Infrared communications network

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1988-01-27

1992-03-24

Buczinski, Stephen C.

Optical: systems and elements

Deflection using a moving element

Using a periodically moving element

359110, 359121, 359143, 359165, 359174, H04B 1020, H04B 1000, H04J 1400

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050993461

ABSTRACT:
An infrared data communications network in which groups of personal computers and associated peripherals may communicate by infrared signals with each other. The system utilizes a error correction and a packet switched protocol which allows any terminal to select communications with any other terminal or terminals without degradation of the error rate. Error free transmission is maintained by means of error correcting encoding and a handshake protocol. The packet switched protocol permits any terminal to function as a store and forward repeater thus making the system more reliable and less susceptible to beam blockage.

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