AVIDdirector Framework 2.0.5 Release

[Rod Montrose[AVIDwireless]]

The much anticipated next version of the Open Source AVIDdirector Java
Framework has now been released.

AVIDdirector Framework 2.0.5 release features:

* The protocols are completely separate from the framework so any
implementation of M2MProtocol interface can connect the M2M
Applications Framework to any portal or back-end database or system.
This allows the AVIDdirector to be the device to connect the Internet
of Things to the Cloud Computing Repositories.
* The software still provides default support for M2MXML, Version
1.1, with enhancements for Version 1.2 (alarms).
* Radios supported include Multi-Tech (GPRS, CDMA, WiFi, Bluetooth),
Motorola IO270 (iDEN/Nextel), Lantronix (XPORT, WiPort) and Quake
(Iridium satellite).
* Many new commands including remote command execution, remote
firmware updates, time setting have been implemented.
* The Command Processor can also be replaced by any class
implementing M2MCommandProcessor interface, allowing custom commands
to be added to the framework.
* Complete support for all the AVIDSmartSensors (0-5, 0-10
voltage, 0-20ma, counters, power amperage, temperature, humidity and
many other analog measurements.
* All M2MIODevice and AVIDSmartSensors configurations can be
updated in real-time.
* M2MXML can be sent/received over HTTP or SMS. Includes options to
limit the size of the M2MXML packets to fit within SMS messages.
* Configurable control of resolution of analog values (0 to 12
decimal places).
* All analog measurements can have a multiplier factor and offset
applied to convert to real world units, or an optional quadratic
processor class for more complex conversions.
* Improved Modbus support.
* Radio classes can be replaced "on-the-fly" to provide multiple
radio support and least cost routing of data.
* SD Card storage support.
* Improved on-line help for interactive Ish commands.
* Addition of the Ambient Orb to the I/O Devices.

... and many, many other improvements and additions to the API
and Java environment.

To download only the Windows installer, go to
http://www.avidwireless.com/download/AVIDdirector-M2M_windows_2_0_5.exe

To download a minimal set of the update, including the latest version
of SnapDev, the 2,0,5 Framework files (AVIDdirector_2.0.5.snp) and
major documentation updates, go to
http://www.avidwireless.com/download/AVIDdirector-M2M_2_0_5_MainFiles.zip

To download the ZIP file that contains the files which can be
extracted, go to http://www.avidwireless.com/download/AVIDdirector-M2M_windows_2_0_5.zip

To download the Linux/Unix installer, go to
http://www.avidwireless.com/download/AVIDdirector-M2M_unix_2_0_5.sh