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System and method for dial-up networking over infrared data link

US6519644B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 1999
Grant dateFeb 11, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for initiating a dial-up connection between a remote computing device and a network over an infrared link between the remote computer and an infrared modem is disclosed. A unique protocol defines the universe of commands, responses, and behavior of the modem regarding initialization, response sequence, and switching between data transfer mode and AT command mode.

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