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communications protocol - (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data

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computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures

prescript, rule - prescribed guide for conduct or action

file transfer protocol, FTP - protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network

HTTP, hypertext transfer protocol - a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

musical instrument digital interface, MIDI - a standard protocol for communication between electronic musical instruments and computers

TCP, transmission control protocol - a protocol developed for the internet to get data from one network device to another; "TCP uses a retransmission strategy to insure that data will not be lost in transmission"

TCP/IP, transmission control protocol/internet protocol - a set of protocols (including TCP) developed for the internet in the 1970s to get data from one network device to another

While contactless payment applications vary by brand, the common specification for communications protocol will allow POS terminal vendors to reduce the burden of system development, as well as reducing initial costs and lead time for most financial institutions and merchants because they do not have to purchase multiple POS terminals to support contactless card products.

JCB and MasterCard Agree to Share Common Contactless Communications ... by JCN Newswires

Tokyo, Japan, Aug 29, 2005 - (JCNN) - The Infrared Data Association (IrDA) has decided to formally adopt IrSimple, a high-speed infrared communications protocol, as its global standard.

IrDA Adopts IrSimple as Global Standard for High-Speed Infrared ... by JCNN News Summaries

Data Connection Limited (DCL), the world's leading provider of communications protocol software, today announced that it would be demonstrating 2547 MPLS/BGP VPNs and automatic network recovery using its carrier-grade IP Routing and MPLS solutions in the Isocore technology showcase at SUPERCOMM 2004.

Data Connection demonstrates software for layer 3 IP VPNS and ... by EDP Weekly's IT Monitor

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