This uses loop() method to auto-reset the blinking LED controller after 3 seconds instead of requiring the use of a TimedReset object. To do: eliminate all TimedReset code as it is no longer needed. Will also need to renumber examples, since new Example 10 uses loop() which is not introduced until after current Example 13.
Completed new framework for using loop() methods and deleted all code related to new SpanEvent() and event() loops. Re-worked Example 13 to utilize new framework and validated it functions as expected.
Service loops() called for only those Services with over-ridden loop() methods. TO DO: update event logic to follow new framework. Vector should point to all CHARACTERISTICS that are updated to setVal()
Added detailed notes section to further explain all processes related to Event Notifications. Foreshadowed next example, which will be a Service supporting current and target state characteristics.
converted checkedTimeResets() from two-pass logic that first computes the required size of SpanBuf to a single-pass that utilizes vector<SpanBuf> instead. Much cleaner and easier.
checkEvents() now allows for multiple characteristics to be updated by service->notify(). This change included the use of vector<SpanBuf> to dynamically create the the temporary storage needed. To do: re-work similar routines to use vector<SpanBuf> instead of needing to perform two passes each time to gauge size of SpanBuf array needed.
creating code to allow for multiple characteristics to be updated within event() call. To Do: define anogther sensor that supports multiple characteristics. also need to check that "new SpanEvent" works as expected from within a defined service.
Transtioned to all getter methods: getVal(), getNewVal(), updated(), using templates for all floats.
Finalized templates for getVal and getNewVal, including making <int> default so it does not have to be set for most getVal() and getNewVal() calls. Works for booleans as well. TO DO: Re-work and check ALL prior examples to ensure they use getVal, etc., and DON'T access value, newValue, isUpdated, directly.
Updated SpanRange to register itself automatically to the most recent Characteristic. This is more consistent with the overall framework and no longer requires user to access the range variable directly.
Gregg