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diff --git a/docs/design.md b/docs/design.md index e63dff2..f63bad9 100644 --- a/docs/design.md +++ b/docs/design.md @@ -85,3 +85,27 @@ For now, there are two semaphores created in the provisioner software. The first <figcaption>Software and library functions</figcaption> </figure> + + + + + +# Data transfer between GUI and mesh network + +## Asynchronous data handling +Because the data will be received asynchronously, certain decisions will have to be made about how to deal with this. In this case the GUI or client sends out requests/tasks to the border router. The border node then responds after x time. In both cases this triggers a callback function on the receiving end, so that the data can be handled accordingly. + +## Communication standards +There are two options available, each has its own set of benefits listed in the table below. + +<figure> +| UART | Bluetooth | +| --------------------- | ---------- | +| Less interference | Wireless | +| Simpler | Complexer | +| Available on all pc's | (opposite) | +<figcaption>Benefits of UART vs Bluetooth</figcaption> +</figure> +Seeing that there are more pro's to using UART then Bluetooth, it makes the most sense to use UART. + +## Custom protocol
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