Network Monitor Specification

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.

Use Cases

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.

Features

Prerequisites