CoAP terms
When describing CoAP, we use the following terms:
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
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Method |
COAP's method action is similar to the HTTP method. This guide discusses the GET, POST, PUT and DELETE methods. With these methods, the XBee Cellular Modem can transport data and requests. |
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URI |
URI is a string of characters that identifies a resource served at the server. |
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Token |
A token is an identifier of a message. The client uses the token to verify if the received message is the correct response to its query. |
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Payload |
The message payload is associated with the POST and PUT methods. It specifies the data to be posted or put to the URI resource. |
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Message ID |
The message ID is also an identifier of a message. The client matches the message ID between the response and query. |
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