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Description

Eclipse Kura™ is a flexible and open-source framework designed for IoT Edge applications, built on Java/OSGi. It provides developers with API access to various hardware interfaces found in IoT gateways, such as serial ports, GPS, watchdog timers, GPIOs, and I2C. Among its features, Kura includes pre-configured field protocols like Modbus, OPC-UA, and S7, an application container, and a web-based visual programming tool that facilitates data acquisition from the field, edge processing, and efficient publishing to prominent IoT cloud platforms via MQTT. The rise of an IoT service gateway model utilizing contemporary software architectures at the edge of IoT implementations acts as a unifying controller and aggregator, enabling the integration of advanced enterprise technologies into IoT gateways. By utilizing sophisticated software frameworks that simplify the complexities of hardware and networking, the development and reusability of combined hardware and software solutions are significantly transformed, fostering innovation and efficiency in IoT projects. This shift empowers developers to focus more on application logic rather than underlying technical challenges.

Description

The Virtual Serial Port Driver, developed by Electronic Team, is a utility that simulates a serial port and pairs it with another virtual serial port through a virtual null modem cable. The software is capable of fully replicating the settings of real serial ports, including support for HandFlow control and signal lines, ensuring that the virtual ports are recognized by the operating system as if they were standard hardware serial ports. Data transmitted to one virtual COM port is instantly mirrored in the other, creating a seamless communication link. Once a pair of virtual serial ports is established, they can be located in the Device Manager and are ready for use right from system startup, even prior to user login. For developers looking to incorporate this functionality into their applications, the Virtual Serial Port Driver can be integrated using a DLL, ActiveX, or through core level usage, allowing for the direct creation and management of virtual COM ports within their software environment. This integration capability provides flexibility and enhances the functionality of applications that require serial communication.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Everyware Software Framework (ESF) Yes 

Integrations

Everyware Software Framework (ESF) No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$89.95
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Eclipse Foundation

Founded

2004

Country

United States

Website

www.eclipse.org/kura/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Electronic Team, Inc.

Country

United States

Website

www.virtual-serial-port.org

Product Features

IoT

Application Development No 
Big Data Analytics No 
Configuration Management No 
Connectivity Management No 
Data Collection No 
Data Management No 
Device Management No 
Performance Management No 
Prototyping No 
Visualization No 

Product Features

Virtualization

Archiving & Retention No 
Capacity Monitoring No 
Data Mobility No 
Desktop Virtualization No 
Disaster Recovery No 
Namespace Management No 
Performance Management No 
Version Control No 
Virtual Machine Monitoring No 

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