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# openobex
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OBEX is a session protocol and can best be described as a binary HTTP protocol.
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OBEX is optimised for ad-hoc wireless links and can be used to exchange all kind of objects like files, pictures, calendar entries (vCal) and business cards (vCard).
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OBEX was specified by the IrDA (Infrared Data Association), and although the protocol is very good for Infrared connections, it is not limited to it.
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In fact OBEX does not specify the top or bottom API making it very flexible and can run over most transports like TCP/IP and Bluetooth.
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Therefore OBEX is also called IrOBEX when used over the Infrared medium.
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There are some transport modules for serial links (cable OBEX) too.
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Today, OBEX is builtin in devices like PDA's like the Palm Pilot, and mobile phones like the Ericsson R320, T68, Siemens S25, S35, ME/S45, Nokia NM207 and Nokia 9110 Communicator.
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The HP CapShare 920 can also talk OBEX in addition to JetSend.
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Microsoft Windows2000 has also builtin OBEX support.
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This package contains utility programs made to show Open OBEX library usage.
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