IRDAsovelluksiin

IRDAsovelluksiin refers to applications utilizing the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) standard, which enables short-range wireless communication via infrared light. Developed in the 1990s, IrDA technology was widely implemented in early mobile phones, laptops, and other portable devices for data transfer without cables. The standard typically provided data transfer rates ranging from 9.6 kbps to 4 Mbps, with later versions supporting faster speeds. Common applications included file sharing between devices, printing wirelessly, and connecting peripherals without physical cables. IrDA technology gained popularity for its simplicity, low power consumption, and security benefits as infrared signals require line-of-sight and cannot penetrate walls. However, its limited range and susceptibility to interference from bright light sources led to its gradual replacement by Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies in most consumer devices. Despite this decline in mainstream use, IrDA still finds applications in specialized industrial environments, medical devices, and certain automotive systems where its unique characteristics remain advantageous. The legacy of IrDA can be seen in many modern communication protocols that built upon its foundational concepts of wireless data exchange.