Infrared transfers of image data with IrTran-P

Abstract: This report describes the construction and evaluation of an open system for wireless infrared transfers of image data between a computer and peripheral units such as printers and cameras. The project aims to investigate the possibilities for a user to simply place a camera or other device in the vicinity of a computer and transfer images and other media without the need for cables or complicated pre-configuration. The system is based on IrTran-P which is a standard by the Infrared Data Association and the project consists to a large degree of finding a suitable implementation in software for the functionality described in the standard document. In the end the goal is reached and the result validated by means of good integration with commercial hardware. An additional conclusion that can be drawn is that a small team is perfectly capable of creating a high quality implementation of an international computer standard during a reasonable time frame as long as the details are openly available.