So having an iron that can capture all sorts of information is good, but if it can't submit the information, then there is no point. We discussed the OSI method that is used with networks to deliver and receive data and the self-ironing iron is no different. The physical layer is the mini USB cord (or wireless if the premium model is purchased), which "physically" transfers the information from the iron. The information in question would be patterns, fabric and usage information that we collate to see what our customers are using the iron for; this also includes updates to the software when needed.
The data link layer helps organize and send the data through the wireless modem (premium model, of course); this layer also double checks to make sure that the proper information is being sent. Sending faulty information more than once can lead to a lack of consumer confidence and will hurt our future sales if this becomes our reputation. The network layer relies on the user's router to actually send the packets of info to our servers and from there, the transmission control protocol will establish a connection with the iron and our servers. The session layer controls the session when the packets are sent, the presentation layer translates decrypts the packets (not that there is too much essential data) and the application layer on our end, as the company, provides a way that we can actually understand the packets that are sent.
Understanding the OSI layer is important because without knowing how it works, there is no way to ensure that we are able to send and receive the data from our customers. Because we are only as good as our customer's believe us to be, if we aren't able to keep up with their needs and demands, we'll certainly go out of business. Again, the thought of a Roomba-like iron company making the big time is a Kickstarter dream at best, but a man can dream, can't he?
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