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IrSock Functions

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Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3

4/8/2010

The basic procedure for using IrSock is similar to that for Winsock.

The following table shows the Winsock functions that you use to create IrSock-applications. Information specific to IrDA is provided under Notes for IrDA Sockets.

Function Description

bind

This function associates a local address with a socket.

closesocket

This function closes an existing socket.

connect

This function establishes a connection to a specified socket.

getsockopt

This function retrieves a socket option.

listen

This function places a socket at a state where it is listening for an incoming connection.

recv

This function receives data from a connected socket.

setsockopt

This function sets a socket option.

socket

This function creates a socket that is bound to a specific service provider.

See Also

Concepts

IrDA Reference
IrDA Application Development

Other Resources

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