Abstract:
System and method for a full featured network communications protocol that is both memory and processor efficient. A preferred embodiment comprises a method for transmitting information between electronic devices, the method comprising creating a connection between a pair of electronic devices, sending a packet between the pair, acknowledging a receipt of the packet by a receiver of the packet, and dissolving the connection when it is no longer needed. The creating of the connection comprises assigning a port number to the connection at an initiating electronic device and then transmitting a connection request containing the port number to a servicing electronic device. After the transmitting, the creating further comprises receiving a second port number to the connection from the servicing electronic device.
Abstract:
A handheld computing device is utilized to control operations of an analysis system. The analysis system is communicatively coupled to a plurality of handheld computing devices. An authorized user may logon to a handheld computing device and control the operations of the analysis system. Once logged on, the authorized user may perform functions, enter data, or the like on the handheld computing device and transfer the information to the analysis system. In an embodiment, the handheld computing device is a calculator. The personal computer may be coupled to a projector such that a group of students may view the emulator.