2004-10-29, 02:20
xap looks like it would be perfect for xbmc!
there is already a plug-in for homeseer (home automation software) and many other apps. xap would greatly and easily (no scripting) extend xbmc's functionality and interoperability with outside apps that support xap and be able to exchange and display data as well as control devices (software and hardware).
here's some info...
what is xap
xap home automation protocol
xap, (pronounced zap)
xap is an open protocol intended to support the integration of telemetry and control devices primarily within the home - it is the glue that supports the interconnectivity of home automation devices.
the primary design objectives are:
simple, easy to implement/retrofit
suitable for use with a wide range of processing capabilities, from embedded controllers to fully fledged pc's
operating system agnostic
programming language agnostic
network agnostic
these are lofty design goals, and initial implementation is currently focussed on ip based networks, pc's running linux and win32, and rabbit embedded microcontrollers.
see http://www.xapautomation.org/index.php for more!
xbmc dev team:
please integrate this. it would add true integration ability to xbmc across os platforms, applications, and hardware.
there is already a plug-in for homeseer (home automation software) and many other apps. xap would greatly and easily (no scripting) extend xbmc's functionality and interoperability with outside apps that support xap and be able to exchange and display data as well as control devices (software and hardware).
here's some info...
what is xap
xap home automation protocol
xap, (pronounced zap)
xap is an open protocol intended to support the integration of telemetry and control devices primarily within the home - it is the glue that supports the interconnectivity of home automation devices.
the primary design objectives are:
simple, easy to implement/retrofit
suitable for use with a wide range of processing capabilities, from embedded controllers to fully fledged pc's
operating system agnostic
programming language agnostic
network agnostic
these are lofty design goals, and initial implementation is currently focussed on ip based networks, pc's running linux and win32, and rabbit embedded microcontrollers.
see http://www.xapautomation.org/index.php for more!
xbmc dev team:
please integrate this. it would add true integration ability to xbmc across os platforms, applications, and hardware.
