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Metro Link Ships UPnP Software Development Kits

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(04/23/01, 02:15:25 PM EDT)

Metro Link's Metro EnableWorks UPnP SDKs supports the Java platform and consist of a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) device SDK and a UPnP Control Point SDK. Metro EnableWorks is designed to provide the developer with a path to UPnP compatibility for embedded applications such as set-top boxes, residential gateways, web pads, wireless devices, audio-video equipment, appliances, and other consumer electronics.

The Metro EnableWorks UPnP Device SDK for the Java platform includes a complete Java-based protocol stack for UPnP, the new automation protocol developed by the UPnP Forum. Using the protocol stack and associated APIs, developers can export devices to the UPnP network, allowing them to be viewed and controlled by UPnP-enabled control points, including Windows ME and later, set-top boxes, and other user interface devices. Also included is a device gateway program, which enables developers to provide support for multiple devices on a single platform. The Metro EnableWorks UPnP Control Point SDK gives developers the tools that they need to develop UPnP control points using the Java platform.

By using this SDK, developers can give their systems the ability to search for, view, and control UPnP enabled devices on home networks. The UPnP Control Point SDK includes the Metro EnableWorks UPnP protocol stack, APIs for control point development, and a complete sample of UPnP control point implementation. Metro EnableWorks simplifies the development of UPnP compatible devices by handling all aspects of device discovery, description, control, and eventing through a simple, well-documented Java object model and API.

The Metro EnableWorks SDKs support both Java 1.1 and Java 2 technology and work with any operating system supporting Java 1.1 or higher. They also work with the Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) for small embedded devices.

The SDKs come with full API documentation, as well as manuals describing the process of building devices and control points. The detailed manuals are supplemented by working example code, including sample devices and sample control points. Metro EnableWorks customers can have UPnP running within minutes of installing the SDK.