Presentation on Smart Graphics

1. Presentation on Smart Graphics Frank Farance, Farance Inc. +1 212 486 4700frank@farance.com Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

2. Framework For Smart Graphics • AGR numbers are strawmen • Joint activities: • IEEE 1484.7 Tool/Agent Communication • AICC Smart Graphics Working Group • Related activities: • ISO/IEC JTC1 SC25 WG1: ISO 15067-1 • Data and Control Transfer Protocol • ISO/IEC JTC1 SC32 WG2: ISO 20944 • Metadata Query Service (API features) • DMSO HLA: Simulation Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

3. A Sample Smart Graphic Conceptual Model: Communicating over a bus Implementations: Can use APIs, protocols,shared memory, etc., to communicate Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

4. Smart Graphics Codings, Data Elements Topic-SpecificInformative Wording Topic-SpecificNormative Wording Requirements Cross-TopicCodings: e.g., XML Various Standards Functionality Cross-Topic APIs:Normative WordingJava, JavaScript,C/C++, Perl, Tcl, VB Conceptual Model Cross-Topic Protocolse.g.: Session Layers Cross-Topic APIsInformative Wording Various Standards Semantics Bindings: APIs Bindings: Codings Bindings: Protocols Encodings: VariousCommunication Layers Encodings:Data Formats Encodings:Calling Conventions Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance 

5. AGR101: API/Environment • Main requirements/features: • Session establishment, data transfer, subscription/multicast • Example (not exact syntax): H = connect ("altimeter 1", "ARINC", "10 samples/sec"); V = getvalue(H,”atimiter_setting"); putvalue(H,"altitude", 14250); Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

6. API/Environment Issues Environment Typical Messages: - Connect - GetValue/PutValue - Publish/Subscribe - Probe features Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

7. AGR102: Transactions • Main requirements/features: • Describing common transactions • Examples: • Definition of initiation and termination of graphics objects • Common data structures in objects • Common operations: render, repaint, print, start, stop, restart Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

8. Transactions Typical Transaction Definitions: - Initiation - Termination - Render - Repaint - Print - Start, Stop, Restart - Error handling Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

9. AGR103: Protocol Configuration • Main requirements/features: • Setting up “protocol stack” • How is connection specified • Need to handle standalone/nomadic access • Session establishment, data transfer, subscription/multicast Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

10. Protocol Configuration Protocol stack, e.g., ARINC, TCP/IP Implementations: Can use APIs, protocols, etc., to communicate Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

11. AGR104: Element Conversion • Main requirements/features: • Translation of units, e.g., inches <=> meters • Formal definition of units • Reference to ISO definitions • Registration of units Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

12. Element Conversion Dynamic conversion of elements Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

13. AGR105: Performance Negotiation • Requirements and features: • How to probe and determine what features are available • Useful for determining real-time performance, e.g., how many samples can send/receive per second Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

14. Performance Negotation Determination of network/deviceperformance parameters Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

15. AGR2xx: Device Specifications • Data elements and parameter specifications for devices (examples): • AGR201 (altimeter) • AGR202 (flight management computer) • AGR203 (multifunction knob) • AGR204 (device X) • AGR205 (device ...) • Would specify data elements, semantics Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

16. Relationship to ISO 15067-1 • Development in ISO/IEC JTC1 SC25 WG1 • Collaboration with IEEE 1484.15 Data Interchange Protocols (learning technology-specific) • Can use variety of encodings, e.g., XML, ASN.1, ARINC Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

17. ISO 15067-1 Protocol Topic-SpecificInformative Wording Topic-SpecificNormative Wording Requirements Cross-TopicCodings: e.g., XML Various Standards Functionality Cross-Topic APIs:Normative WordingJava, JavaScript,C/C++, Perl, Tcl, VB Conceptual Model Cross-Topic Protocolse.g.: Session Layers Cross-Topic APIsInformative Wording Various Standards Semantics Bindings: APIs Bindings: Codings Bindings: Protocols Encodings: VariousCommunication Layers Encodings:Data Formats Encodings:Calling Conventions Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance 

18. ISO 15067-1, Protocol-Based Using ISO 15067-1 (DCTP) to Communicate Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

19. DCTP Overview • Data and Control Transfer Protocol • Intended to be 2-way • Intended to be low cost, low bandwidth • Incorporates many security technologies • Working with IBM, Siemens, BT, Telcordia (formerly Bellcore), University of Colorado Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

20. DCTP Main Features • Multiple sessions, views, sub-views • Nomadic sessions for roaming, sometimes-connected learners • Reliable multicast • Pluggable security • Low interactivity • Encoding negotiations, e.g., ASN.1, XML, ARINC are possible • DCTP is not an API Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

21. Collaboration WithISO/IEC JTC1 SC25 WG1 • “Home electronic systems” • Exist for 10 years • For DCTP, merge work done at BT Labs • Experience in: • Multicast features • Firewall/gateway bridges/tunnels • Multimedia • Security/privacy • Incorporation into products Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

22. Relationship to ISO 20944 • Development in ISO/IEC JTC1 SC32 WG2 • Binding to many languages: C, C++, Java, JavaScript, VB, Perl, Tcl, LISP Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

23. ISO 20944 Metadata Query Service Is “API-Like” Topic-SpecificInformative Wording Topic-SpecificNormative Wording Requirements Cross-TopicCodings: e.g., XML Various Standards Functionality Cross-Topic APIs:Normative WordingJava, JavaScript,C/C++, Perl, Tcl, VB Conceptual Model Cross-Topic Protocolse.g.: Session Layers Cross-Topic APIsInformative Wording Various Standards Semantics Bindings: APIs Bindings: Codings Bindings: Protocols Encodings: VariousCommunication Layers Encodings:Data Formats Encodings:Calling Conventions Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance 

24. ISO 20944, API-Based Using ISO 20944 Metadata Query Service (MQS)For API communication Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

25. Conceptual Model (High Level) • #1: Connect to repository; query metadata/data of repository • #2: Determine what data to access (via metadata) and how to access • #3: Data exchange Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

26. Conceptual Model (Low Level) • Connect to repository • Negotiate parameters (security, formats, etc.) • Navigate the repository • Get and put information • Merge data/metadata/props namespace • Miscellaneous data mgmt. operations Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

27. Semantics Summary • Currently being refined, based on SDA API, LQS, DCTP, etc. • Work being harmonized with ISO 15067-1 (DCTP being incorporated) • Early draft of MQS document in 2000-11 Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance

28. Summary • Further drafts by 2000-12 • Collaboration with graphics vendors, discussion at 2001-01 AICC meeting • Demonstration of “portability” Presentation on Smart Graphics, F. Farance