The Network Monitor is the user interface for activating networking.
The Network Monitor presents available services to
the user, allows services to be initiated, prompting for passwords if required,
and continuously showing the status of networking when relevant.
User plugs in a CF LAN
card, and can then access the Internet.
(Not implemented: User
plugs in a CF LAN card, but as 2 differently configured services are defined,
the user must choose a service before any connection is made.)
User plugs in a CF Modem
card, and can then access the Internet. As an option, the password for the
service must be input before the connection proceeds. At any time, user can
drop connection via a menu or by pulling out the CF card. The menu can be used
to re-establish the connection.
(Not implemented: User
puts cellphone near the device IR, then requests that a IrDA, Bluetooth, etc.
network be established. Once connected, the user can then access the Internet.
At any time, user can drop connection via a menu or by breaking the connection
on the phone. The menu can be used to re-establish the connection.)
User runs web browser and
goes to a URL. An appropriate network service is initiated, possibly requiring
user interaction (eg. selecting service, entering password).
User buys hypothetical new
NURV Synapsis CF Card, which includes a software package for the device. After
installing the software package, the NURV card can be used in the same manner
as other services.