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was transmitted was delivered at the receiving end. TCP allows for the retrans-
mission of lost packets, thereby making sure that all data transmitted is received.
The TimeCore supports reception of TCP message.
2.7 UDP
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is a simple protocol for sending messages across
the network. It is supported by various media devices like video projectors and
Show Controllers. It does not incorporate error checking, therefor it is faster
than TCP but less reliable.
There are two ways how to have the TimeCore respond to incoming UDP
messages. The API (see page 61) makes typical TimeCore functions available
through UDP. Furthermore, custom messages can be programmed in the Show
Control page (see page 18). This is also the place where to program outgoing
UDP messages.
2.8 OSC
Open Sound Control (OSC) is a protocol for communicating between software
and various multi-media type devices. OSC uses the network to send and receive
messages, it can contain MIDI and custom information.
There are apps available for creating custom-made user interfaces on iOS
(iPod, iPhone, iPad) and Android. These tools allow to program fool-proof
user-interfaces for controlling the device. E.g. Kiosc from Visual Productions.
There are two ways how to have the TimeCore respond to incoming OSC
messages. Firstly, the API (see page 60) makes typical TimeCore functions
available through OSC. Secondly, custom messages can be programmed in the
Show Control page (see page 18).
2.9 DHCP
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a standardised network
protocol used on Internet Protocol (IP) networks for dynamically distributing
network configuration parameters, such as IP addresses.
The TimeCore is a DHCP client.
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