Infrared transceiver for an application interface card
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1. An application interface card for providing a wireless communication interface for a computer, said interface card comprising:
- a card housing;
a plurality of light emitting diodes and photodiodes located on an extension portion of said card housing;
a circuit for operating said light emitting diodes and said photodiodes, said circuit including an interface for receiving signals from said computer;
a reflector positioned at the emitting end of said light emitting diodes for deflecting beams emitted by said light emitting diodes in controlled directions to produce a predetermined beam dispersal pattern wherein said reflector comprises a plurality of angled surfaces, said angled surfaces being arranged to deflect beams emitted by said light emitting diodes in predetermined directions.
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Abstract
An infrared transceiver for an application interface card for use with a computer in a wireless Local Area Network. The transceiver includes a multi-facet beam deflector to maximize dispersion of the infrared beams in a room while maintaining a compact arrangement for the interface card. In another aspect, the transceiver includes a revolving turret to provide directional capabilities for serial IR or point-to-point communication applications. The transceiver is suitable for PCMCIA interface cards.
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1. An application interface card for providing a wireless communication interface for a computer, said interface card comprising:
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a card housing; a plurality of light emitting diodes and photodiodes located on an extension portion of said card housing; a circuit for operating said light emitting diodes and said photodiodes, said circuit including an interface for receiving signals from said computer; a reflector positioned at the emitting end of said light emitting diodes for deflecting beams emitted by said light emitting diodes in controlled directions to produce a predetermined beam dispersal pattern wherein said reflector comprises a plurality of angled surfaces, said angled surfaces being arranged to deflect beams emitted by said light emitting diodes in predetermined directions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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