Hi all, I have a simple question I have been thinking about for some time. I am new to ASN1.
I have a product, say a thermometer, that is supposed to be used together with products from other companies. Lets say they use RS485. If a deliver documentation about a binary protocol, other people can implement it in their products. But binary protocol specifications have their problems, we all know. I could also specify my protocol using ASN1 and use a specific compiler to implement the protocol in my product. The thermometer can talk to the other of my products. So I am happy. What will the other companies do (when they need to use my thermometer)? a) Are they forced to use the same ASN1 compiler? b) Is it enough to specify the ASN1 text and encoding rule used (e.g. BER) ? Is the compilers compatible? Regards Flemming -- Flemming Gram Christensen, M.Sc., Software Engineer, Mj�lner Informatics ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mjolner Informatics A/S Phone: +45 70 27 43 43 Helsingforsgade 27 Fax: +45 70 27 43 44 DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------------
