Infrared Data Association
Consortium of over 160 companies
Goals:
- Perceived target was the “mobile professional”
- Short interactions with other devices (file transfer, printing)
- Possibly using others’ peripherals (visiting a customer’s office)
- Thus, wanted:
- Suitable replacement for cables
- Interoperability
- Minimal cost
- “Point-and-shoot” model (intended use and to reduce interference)
History:
- First standard developed in 1994
- Revisions as recently as late 1998 (i.e., still active)