(Serial InfraRed) The physical protocol of the IrDA wireless transmission standard. See IrDA.
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-04
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-03
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-03
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- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
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- Discussion threads 2009-10-06
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