Connectivity module - Basic features



The module has two main operating modes: server mode and client mode.

In server mode, the module acts as a Http server and waits for incoming requests.
In this mode, ScreenBox has the passive role of being controlled by an external application.
The external application sends commands, which may contain data such as text. Connectivity Module, when receiving such a command, acts as previously configured by the user: data can be pushed to other modules in the program, module actions can be executed.

In client mode, ScreenBox is the active party. It can make requests to some remote server, an XML News server for example, and push the acquired data to some module(s).

Connectivity Module can operate in one of these modes, not both at the same time. Choice of mode is up to the user when configuring the module. If an application needs the functionality of both modes, it can build on two instances of the module.

Client mode is not implemented yet. Only Server mode is available in the current version.