Re: ASI Internet Communicator

["Robert L Bass" <RobertLBass@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>> Since we're talking about future systems
>> it's safe to assume the systems will include
>> a means of locating the dynamic address.
>> The most common way of doing this is the
>> same as is used in cheap web cams. Each
>> time the cam logs on the app contacts a
>> dedicated site, sending it's ID information
>> and IP address.  This is simple stuff that's
>> been in use on very inexpensive hardware
>> for years.
>
> or even better than that is to have the unit
> send an email every time the ip address
> changes.  you want to know what the ip
> address is check your email and there it is.
> no xtra dedicated sites needed.

Nice idea.  One problem I can see is it would
require that every device be assigned an email
address.  With a dedicated server you only
need a connection.  For an enterprising alarm
manufacturer it could become an RMR stream.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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