Uses of Infrared technology

Infrared light is used in industrial, scientific, and medical applications. Night-vision
devices using infrared illumination allow people or animals to be observed without the observer
being detected. In astronomy, imaging at infrared wavelengths allows observation of objects
obscured by interstellar dust. Infrared imaging cameras are used to detect heat loss in insulated
systems, observe changing blood flow in the skin, and overheating of electrical apparatus
Some common applications of infrared technology are listed below.
1. Augmentative communication devices
2. Car locking systems
3. Computers
a. Mouse
b. Keyboards
c. Floppy disk drives
d. Printers

4. Emergency response systems
5. Environmental control systems
a. Windows
b. Doors
c. Lights
d. Curtains
e. Beds
f. Radios
6. Headphones
7. Home security systems
8. Navigation systems
9. Signage
10. Telephones
11. TVs, VCRs, CD players, stereos. Infrared is the most common way for remote controls to
command appliances.
12. Toys