Delphi Serial Communication Technology and Engineering Practice

Author: Zhao Lantao
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to various methods and techniques for serial port communication programming using Delphi. It offers thorough explanations, abundant examples, and engineering case studies to help readers quickly master and proficiently apply the technology. The book is divided into 11 chapters, with the first 9 chapters primarily covering various technical knowledge and programming techniques for serial port communication. From the 10th to the 11th chapters, it presents three specific engineering case studies, explaining how to apply serial port communication programming to real-world projects and providing basic approaches and methods for solving practical problems. The technical knowledge introduced in the book includes fundamental concepts of data communication, serial port communication standards such as RS-232C/RS-485/RS-422, basic knowledge of Modems and AT command sets, fax machine protocols, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and microcontrollers. The serial port programming techniques covered include the use of various serial port controls (such as third-party controls like MSComm, APRO, TGPS), serial port programming using WinAPI, and controlling Modems using TAPI. The book also touches on multithreading techniques, message handling, multimedia timers, and data packet processing, providing necessary examples. Additionally, the book offers a comprehensive technical solution for implementing automatic answering functions using Modems and for receiving and sending faxes. Many of the serial port programming solutions and API calls in the book are available for to reference. The book is highly professional and practical, making it a valuable resource for programmers, software developers, and system analysts working on communication project development. It is suitable for intermediate to advanced programmers, software developers, and system analysts to read and reference.