infrared port

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Definition of infrared port in English English dictionary: serial connection of two computers through a device which transmits information by infrared light; An optical port on a computer that enables communication with other computers or devices by using infrared light, without cables Infrared ports can be found on some portable computers, printers, and cameras See also infrared device; A communication port that uses optical (infrared) signals rather than wires or cables to transmit data; Often referred to as IrDA after the organization that runs the specification (Infrared Data Association), infrared is a standard for transmitting data via infrared light waves Most handheld PCs come with an infrared port that can be used to synchronize data with a host PC or to exchange data such as electronic business cards with other handheld PCs IrDA ports support roughly the same transmission rates as traditional parallel ports, and the two devices must be within a few feet of each other and there must be a clear line of sight between them

infrared port