ZFrame Technology

ZFrame's comprehensive and robust technology enables handhelds to perform with a level of power and functionality that rivals laptops. All core functions are housed in ZFrameWorks™ Software.

Like most handheld access solutions, ZFrame is based on client-server architecture. But there the similarity ends ...

User interface
The "pop-up / zoom-in" interface brings high density content to the handheld screen, without endless scrolling. The interface works with a pen, buttons, keyboard or any combination.

Z-ports™
Intranet applications and documents are accessed through Z-ports that plug-in to the ZFrame server software. Z-ports are modular building blocks that flexibly expand the server's capabilities.

Analysis Engine & Z-docs™
The Analysis Engine analyzes the object model of the document or application. It determines the contents, location and behaviors of all the static and interactive elements for use on the handheld device. A highly condensed Z-doc is generated for transmission. Client and server coordinate their actions through the Z-doc distributed object model, enabling emulation of original docs and forms, transparent to both user and originating server, mediated by ZFrame functioning as a proxy client for the user.

Transaction buffering
Wireless connectivity with a mobile device is fundamentally different than with desktop PC's, in that the network connection may not be constant. ZFrame software takes care of potential issues of connectivity by buffering all transactions between the client and server. Local and remote caches prevent disturbances or loss of input values in forms. The client can process many actions and events autonomously - with or without an active network connection.