User's Manual

2. imp terminology
Term
Description
API
The Application Programming Interface through which imp scripts may access hardware and
cloud functions
BlinkUp
Our patent-pending optical programming process for commissioning an imp using a smart
device (phone or tablet)
Commissioning
Initializing an imp by associating it with a user account and WiFi credentials, usually via BlinkUp
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http://electricimp.com/aboutus/ (lower case by brand convention)
Planner
The imp cloud service which provides for the connection and configuration of imps and gateway
communication with other devices
Registration
The process by which an imp card or module becomes associated with host hardware
Server
The electric imp cloud service with which imps communicate
Firmware
Vendor provided code that runs within the imp’s virtual machine
Agent
Vendor provided code that runs within the imp service
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