New M2M open protocol
iWOW Connections recently announced the introduction of iWOW M2M Open Protocol (iMOP), an event-driven software engine that offers developers a simple way to automate the communication of data in machine-To-machine (M2M) applications. Embedded atop iWOW’s TR-800 GSM/GPRS modules, iMOP is designed to suit the requirements for applications such as remote monitoring, fleet management and asset tracking.
iMOP aims to replace programming efforts to trigger data sending with user-friendly configurations for wireless reporting, controlling and monitoring. This software stack eliminates the need for an external microcontroller to control data transmission; instead it relies on AT commands to invoke a basic response during predefined events. Profiles of these events and actions can be defined and edited over-the-air through SMS, TCP/IP, GPRS and CSD or directly via the serial port.
iMOP can be configured to send periodic reports, providing realtime information and enabling enterprise managers to make decisions that reduce risks and improve their business processes. An alert in the form of SMS or data packet (via TCP socket or CSD) is sent when a user-defined event occurs. iMOP also enables remote control by executing commands and queries from authenticated incoming SMS and TCP messages.