iPFaces Branded Client

iPFaces is the framework for simple creation of native, form-oriented network applications for mobile devices. The aim of the solution is to screen the programmer completely out from the mobile platform itself, and transfer the entire application logic to central application server level.

iPFaces branded client applications allow you to supply your own, customized client application to your customers.

We can prepare for you native iPFaces client application with your application name, logo, splash screen and graphics, bound with your server solution. iPFaces technology is hidden behind the hood while the branded client application looks like your own native mobile application.

The thin iPFaces client is a fully functional, tuned and stable application, supplied for free for all supported mobile platforms. The entire solution includes also the ensuring of easy distribution of the client application to end users.

Functions:
• The mobile application is adapted to the design and control style of the specific mobile platform. The iPFaces application provides end users with higher user comfort and overall user-friendliness on professional level. The possibility of simple use of advanced mobile functions (GPS localisation, use of integrated camera, compass etc.) is an important part of the iPFaces solution.
• From the technological point of view, the server part of the application is a standard web module. iPFaces provides libraries for easy definition of iPFaces forms for the presentation layer of the application for all supported server platforms (ASP.Net, Java and PHP). The architecture and design of the business logic are not limited in any manner and you may use your usual and tested procedures. iPFaces views may also be added to your existing web application, thus easily expanding its functionality to mobile devices.
• Communication always runs from the iPFaces client to the server; standard HTTP (S) protocol is used on the communication layer. The client generates simple GET/POST requests and the server responds by returning iPFaces forms definition in XML format. In terms of technology and architecture, the approach is very similar to classic website. The iPFaces client may be compared to a web browser and the iPFaces server to a web server.

Technological scope
When selecting a suitable technology for the programming of a mobile application requesting online communication with the central server part and its data base (management of out-of-office workers, data collection, survey applications etc.), several programmer approaches are available:

• Native application for mobile devices
• Web application optimised for mobile browser
• Use of the iPFaces technology