Object Exchange Protocol (Windows CE 5.0)
The Object Exchange Protocol (OBEX) technology for Microsoft® Windows® CE provides an efficient, compact binary protocol that enables a wide range of devices to exchange data spontaneously in a simple, efficient manner.This technology works over Bluetooth and Infrared Data Association (IrDA) protocols.
OBEX is primarily used as a push or pull application.
It performs a function that is similar to Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) but it does not require the resources that an HTTP server requires. This makes OBEX perfect for low-end devices with limited resources.
In This Section
- OBEX OS Design Development
Provides information about OBEX dependencies, modules and components that implement the OBEX functionalities, and Sysgen variables that enable these functionalities. - OBEX Application Development
Describes OBEX client and server support in Windows CE. - OBEX Registry Settings
Describes the registry settings that enable and configure OBEX functionalities that can be added to your OS design. - OBEX Security
Provides information about OBEX security and best practices. - OBEX Migration
Provides information about changes in OBEX support that you need to know when migrating this functionality from one version of Windows CE to another. - OBEX Samples
Describes the samples available in the %_WINCEROOT%\Public\Servers\SDK\Samples\OBEX folder. - OBEX Reference
Provides reference information about the programming elements that are available for use in Windows CE-based applications.
Related Sections
- Applications and Services Development
Provides links to topics that contain information about the operating system functionalities that are available for developing applications and services. - Bluetooth
Provides information about Bluetooth support in Microsoft® Windows® CE.
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