One of the new mobile phones DOLCE SL SH902iSL announced by NTT DoCoMo today has got IrSimple built in. IrSimple achieves faster data transmission speeds (at least 4 to 10 times faster than at present) by improving the efficiency of the current infrared IrDA protocol embedded in many mobile devices such as mobile phones. In addition, the IrSimple protocol also maintains backward compatibility with the existing IrDA protocols.

Features include:

• Data Security Service enables phonebooks to be stored on the DoCoMo network.
• Omakase Lock enables users who lost their phone to telephone a 24-hour call center to have the phone's smart card and personal data locked immediately.
• Business mopera "ANSHIN" manager enables corporate administrators to lock phones and delete/backup phonebooks remotely via computer.
• The caller's phone can transmit a 10-character message that displays on the receiver's screen as the phone rings (5 yen per message excluding tax).
• Decorative Deco-mail graphics can be automatically inserted in e-mail signatures and subject lines.
• The "9 Series" handsets can be used outside the home to program audio/video equipment, such as DVD recorders, for recording TV programs.

Main Features of IrSimple

• Faster data transmission speeds (at least 4 to 10 times faster than existing protocols)
• Improved efficiency of the protocol by reducing latency until a receiver/transmitter pair is ready to communicate
• Implementing IrSimple can be done by adding and/or upgrading software for existing IrDA protocols
• Backward compatibility with existing IrDA-enabled communications incorporated into devices or equipment