iPort and listening for JSON command

[SgtBilko]

I have just bought a iPort Surface Mount to use an iPad with HSTouch. I actually ordered on without buttons n=but was sent one with buttons.

http://iportproducts.com/surfacemoun...ntbuttonsintro

The buttons send a JSON message as follows:
{"deviceid":"SurfaceMount","model":"iPortSM6B","macaddr":"00 80A38A4002",
"version":"V6","upLme":"21301","evenfme":"21301","events ":[{"label":"key 3","state":"1"}]}

I have done a bit of script progamming. Can some one get me started as to how to get HS3 to listen, capture and "import" this data into an HS3 script for multiplication.

Thanks

[mrhappy]

This is one of those things that may be a bit painful - when you say it sends data what does it do - does it post to a TCP socket, make a HTTP POST/PUT or some other method?

[SgtBilko]

I'm not sure.

If you telnet the device every time a button is pressed it transmits the JSON information.

Does that help narrow it down ?

[mrhappy]

That would point to the first thought really, unless there is the ability in the settings to specify a web server to post to. Will depend on the documentation really, I think the only option if it is on a socket is to either write your own plugin (painful) or try drules IP plugin (I've no experience of that myself).

[lveatch]

I'm not sure.

If you telnet the device every time a button is pressed it transmits the JSON information.

Does that help narrow it down ?

It appears that you will need to write a script that will telnet to the device and stay connected performing a loop for each button press. The script will need to convert the received JSON message to a http get/post call in the format expected by HS3'S JSON interface (http://homeseer.com/support/homeseer...nk/default.htm)

[gtrguy]

Anyone this is doable enough to order them and hope to do later?

[Tfernandezw]

I just requested their API. I by no means am capable enough of building a plugin, but maybe someone here is!

Below is the link to where we can request the API:

https://iportproducts.com/smbuttonsconfig

[bphillips]

Was this ever made into a plug-in or was a solution ever figured out? I would love to use one of these.