Re: ASI Internet Communicator

["Bob La Londe" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Robert L Bass" <RobertLBass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> 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.

Nope, any e-mail address with a pop server could be used easily and
directly.  The unit just includes a unit ID in the e-mail.  Better yet, the
remote client software automatically retrieves the e-mail from the pop
server on opening that account and sets the IP address automatically before
trying to connect.  That part can all be done with software.




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