Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT
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3.4.2 BHT-Ir Protocol
[ 1 ] Overview
The BHT-Ir protocol is the communications procedure for the serial infrared link, which is used to
transmit files between the BHT and a host (or between the BHTs). It adopts the response method using
ACK/NAK codes. The BHT-Ir protocol can be used also for communications through the direct-connect
interface.
The BHT-Ir protocol is composed of a defined set of the control character sequences including the
following three phases:
Phase 1: Establishment of data link
The sending station confirms that the receiving station is ready to receive data.
Phase 2: Data transmission
The sending station transmits data to the target receiving station.
Phase 3: Release of data link
The sending station confirms whether or not all of the transmitted data has been
correctly received by the receiving station. If yes, the sending station terminates the
data transmission and releases the data link.
For details about the transmission control sequences and CRC, refer to Appendix B, B.2, "BHT-Ir
protocol."