Networks

In this lecture, we learned about the various types of networks and how they were developed. We were given examples of packets, different types of protocols and how the internet works. The SportSensor will have a standard HTTP transfer protocol. This is a 4-step process between the client and the web sserver in which first the client makes a connection with the server, second the client makes an HTTP request, next HTML files are sent to the Client and last the connection is closed. Other types of protocols that exist include the Secure Sockets Layer. This is often used when the client needs to enter any private information like credit card information. The user of the SportSensor online application will need to pay a monthly fee of $5.99. An HTTPS would be needed for this as we will be holding our members credit card and other personal identification information.
After researching sportsensor I noticed that there was a sportsensors.com. This might be a problem so we might have to buy the domain. Domain disputes are done when your domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the complainant has right as sportsensors.com has.