The WiFi Direct library is great for setting up peer connections without the need for a local network, however it would be much more useful if it implemented the service discovery functionality of the Android API:
https://developer.android.com/training/connect-devices-wirelessly/nsd-wifi-direct.html
As it is now, every device that wants to connect has to go through an explicit connection process initiated by the user - but with Service Discovery you could build an app that automatically transfers data across devices whenever they are within range of each other (this is just one example, I'm sure there are many more great uses for service discovery). In theory you could do this now, however with Service Discovery, you can make sure you are connecting to the correct device before you actually establish the connection.
- Colin.
https://developer.android.com/training/connect-devices-wirelessly/nsd-wifi-direct.html
As it is now, every device that wants to connect has to go through an explicit connection process initiated by the user - but with Service Discovery you could build an app that automatically transfers data across devices whenever they are within range of each other (this is just one example, I'm sure there are many more great uses for service discovery). In theory you could do this now, however with Service Discovery, you can make sure you are connecting to the correct device before you actually establish the connection.
- Colin.
