Project Target Develop a Web Based Management software suit that will enable users to control Hardware using standard HTTP & Java Applet compatible web browsers.

Web Based Management The Process of controlling and managing devices from a web browser is known as Web Based Management and it is a fast growing trend in the management arena. Web Based Management allows users to remotely control any kind of hardware product that is connected to a network. It might be a router, a printer, a video surveillance camera, a network attached storage device, or even some kind of intelligent home appliance.

WBM Advantages Since web browsers are freely available for every major computer platform, no client software needs to be distributed. Like a standalone application, a web-based interface can offer a GUI experience, including most of the features that users have come to expect, such as photo-realistic front panel displays, graphs and charts, sortable tables, drop-down menus, etc.

What Is EIB? The European Installation Bus is designed as a management system in the field of electrical installation for load switching, environmental control and security, for different types of buildings. The Installation Bus can be installed in large buildings such as business premises, schools, hospitals and factories as well as in domestic residences. Its purpose is to ensure the monitoring and control of functions and processes such as lighting, window blinds, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, load management, signaling, monitoring and alarms.

Why PocketMaster? The software suit is called “PocketMaster “: Pocket – Because it’s final purpose is to work on Pocket PC PDAs to accomplish ultimate efficiency & practicality. Master – Because it offers the user the perfect tool to master his network elements.

PocketMaster Suit The software kit includes 3 distinctive programs that work independently to achieve the desired management capabilities and configuration flexibility required. iPAQ Java Applet PM Client PM Server EIB Server

System Architecture EIB Hardware EIB Server PM Server PM Client RS232 UDP HTTP UDP

System Architecture Intranet (LAN) Internet Local Connection EIB Hardware EIB Server PM Server PM Client RS232 UDP HTTP UDP Local Connection Intranet (LAN) Internet

EIB Server The EIB Server is connected directly to the EIB Device via RS232 cable. This Server is actually the only device that is physically connected to the EIB and as its name suggests it serves as an interface to the EIB device. The use of the EIB Server as a middle-man between the EIB and the outer world gives the user great flexibility in designing and building EIB setups. The fact that the PM suit does not monopolize the usage of the EIB hardware means that other software can communicate and operate simultaneously on the same EIB hardware via the PM-EIB Server. EIB Hardware RS232 EIB Server UDP PM Server HTTP UDP PM Client

EIB Server features Linux , C++ UDP Protocol Multi Threaded , Concurrent Multi Client Support Policy Management PM Server EIB Server Client A Client B UDP EIB Hardware RS232 EIB Server UDP PM Server HTTP UDP PM Client

PM Server The PM Server is an HTTP Server that handles the communication between the PM Clients and the EIB Server. Using pre compiled HTTP pages and UDP Sockets the server enables the clients to manage the EIB Device in a visual environment via the web browser. Clients can manipulate/control/query EIB Devices that are connected to the EIB Device in a graphical and intuitive way much like they manipulate objects in windows GUI. EIB Hardware RS232 EIB Server UDP PM Server HTTP UDP PM Client

PM Server features Linux , C++ UDP & HTTP Protocols HTTP via Apache Web Server Multi Threaded , Concurrent Multi Client Support Policy Management SSL Secured PM Client A PM Server PM Client B PM Client C UDP HTTP EIB Hardware RS232 EIB Server UDP PM Server HTTP UDP PM Client

PM Client The PM Client uses a standard HTTP compatible web browser that supports Java Applets and is able to run on any computer that has these basic requirement, including PDAs. The user connects to the PocketMaster (secured) web site and the relevant applet is automatically downloaded and run in the browser. The PM Client uses UDP sockets to communicate with the PM Server. A browser is all you need to run the PM Client, no application installation required! EIB Hardware RS232 EIB Server UDP PM Server HTTP UDP PM Client

PM Client HTML & Java Applet SSL Secured Multi Platform Compatibility Browser Based GUI EIB Hardware RS232 EIB Server UDP PM Server HTTP UDP PM Client