OpenIGTLink/Library/Discussions

[OpenIGTLink | << OpenIGTLink]]

Open IGT Link protocol description

Log function

Data file format

• dump message data to the file
  • pro
    • can be used for any type of data
    • easy to replay
  • con
    • too redundant, if the data source does not change
    • needs reader software
• text format
  • pro
    • human readable
  • con
    • size
    • needs interpreter. impossible to record unknown type message.

Architecture

• 1-port, 1-connection
  • needs threading
  • implemented in the OpenIGTLink libary
• 1-port, multiple connection
  • use 'select()' function
  • not implemented in the OpenIGTLink library
  • can be implemented as a single-thread program

Logistics

• Make a copy repository of OpenIGTLink library
• Make wiki account and SVN repository account for the student

Skills required

• Basic knowledge about [OpenIGTLink | OpenIGTLink].
• Socket programming
• Thread
• SVN, CMake