:boost_ok: Does anyone have the full #specifications for IrDA #archived somewhere?

Because I'm looking for a good, short-range protocol that is less complex than #LiFi * for a "digital dead drop".

Most notably because USB dead drops have a shitton of disadvantages as #USB is not designed for that in mind, is extrenmely susceptible to sabotage and vandalism as a #PirateBox *, less complex than #FreedomBox * for #Sneakernet * operations.

Given the IrDA spec is relatively simple on the physical interface, reimplementing it with visible light would allow for more options espechally when it comes to "broadcasting" data to multiple devices when #datacasting like #Toosheh * would be overkill...

A disaster arising partly from naive choices made by compradors enthralled by Silicon Valley & "WMC" giants. For a moment around 2010 a localised #Datacasting ecosystem was considered, then it was dropped for some baubles. https://www.itweb.co.za/content/KjlyrvwBzBXqk6am #DigitalMigration

Seized "pirate" STBs repurposed for schools, hospitals etc. (Brazil has an active #Datacasting scene) https://torrentfreak.com/brazil-repurposes-seized-pirate-streaming-boxes-for-schools-and-hospitals-220822/

Now that people are getting access to digital TV, it's time to take edu broadcasting to a new level with #Datacasting: e.g. send textbooks etc. free of charge, to load in a USB stick in the TV. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-06-23-learning-gap-pupils-were-lagging-before-the-pandemic-how-to-catch-up/

"– if they have data service and authorize the service." If handsets could receive digital broadcasts, service could be universal. #DataCasting
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RT @igor_os777
Xiaomi adds earthquake alert system to some smartphones http://dlvr.it/SN0W1Z
https://twitter.com/igor_os777/status/1511304405680746501

Saving TV Whitespace: https://manypossibilities.net/2022/03/saving-tvws/ There could be synergy with #DataCasting

#DataCasting

Old skool #DataCasting...with a digital postscript: https://www.dumptheguardian.com/technology/shortcuts/2016/aug/10/teefax-a-nostalgic-return-to-the-days-of-teletext