TV remote controls don't use IrDA (Infrared Data Association - www.irda.org)
standard protocols. You _can_ make a Palm into a TV remote, but it isn't
officially supported.
Note that you can send test packets in IrDA and these can be broadcast. You
don't need to make a connection first.
What device are you trying to communicate with? What protocols does it
understand?
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Danny Epstein
OS Engineer, Palm Inc.
"Thomas Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:36395@palm-dev-forum...
> Hi,
>
> I am investigating an IR application that would only need to send signals.
> That is, it's not two way communication, but more like a remote control.
> When I read through the documentation, I find lots of referenes to making
an
> IR connection. Is all this necessary or even possible for a remote
control?
> Is there a way to simply broadcast data for any device that might be in
> range? Any helpful information, sample code, or pointers to applicable
> documentation would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Tom
>
>
>
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