deviceprotocols

noun

UK /dɪˈvaɪs ˈprəʊtəkɒlz/

US /dɪˈvaɪs ˈproʊtəkɔːlz/

Rules that help gadgets talk to each other.

The phone and the printer use device protocols to share a picture.

SYNONYMS

communication rules connection standards interface rules data-sharing rules

RELATED WORDS

networking hardware software connectivity standards

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Agreed steps that electronic devices follow to exchange information safely.

Engineers tested the device protocols before releasing the new smartwatch.

3. A set of technical guidelines for how hardware components interact.

The manual lists the device protocols supported by the router.

4. Formal procedures used by machines to coordinate tasks.

The robot arm and the conveyor belt rely on device protocols to stay in sync.