[Software] Poly Rove DECT 8.0.6

[SteffenBaierUK]

Hello all,

we just released Poly Voice Software–Lite (PVOS-L) for Poly Rove DECT IP phone. This release covers Poly Rove handsets, base stations, and repeater hardware on firmware version 8.0.6.0002

The above is for Poly Rove 20, Poly Rove 30, Poly Rove 40, Poly Rove B1, Poly Rove B2, Poly Rove B4, and Poly Rove R8

This release covers the following hardware and software versions:
● Handset firmware: 8.0.6 B0002
● Base station firmware: 8.0.6 B0002
● Repeater firmware: 8.0.6 B0002 

What’s New in This Release

These release notes provide information on important field fixes and the following new features:

● Support for XML App Development
● Japanese Language Support

Poly frequently provides software updates with new features and recommends that you regularly
update the software on your phones for the best performance and experience.

Support for XML App Development 

The Poly Rove DECT IP Phone system now provides an interface to develop and execute third-party applications called IPPhoneXML apps. Typical applications might include integration with a customer database, access to corporate directories, and call queue monitoring.

Configure XML App Parameters

Configure the parameters needed to use the XML app feature on Poly Rove phones.

To configure the XML App feature:

• In the system web interface, go to Service Providers > XML App.
• Under XML APP, clear the check boxes in the Default column for the following parameters:
  • X_XmlAppEnable
  • X_XmlAppServer
  • X_XmlAppFileName
• In the Value column, configure the following settings:

Parameter	Description
X_XmlAppEnable	Enable or disable the XML application on Rove
X_XmlAppServer	Enter the host name or IP Address of the XML application server
X_XmlAppFileName	Enter the file name of the XML application. Can append the macro $IPEI that is the IPEI of the handset that is initiating this XML request.

• For the following parameters, clear the check boxes in the Default column for the ones that you want to enable:
  • X_XmlAppIconIdx
  • X_XmlAppAddHsIdx
  • X_XmlAppAddIPEI
  • X_XmlAppAddExt
  • X_XmlAppAddMAC
  • X_XmlAppAddPMAC
  • X_XmlAppAddDLMAC
• In the Value column, configure the following settings for the parameters that you want to use:

Parameter

Description

X_XmlAppIconIdx Specify the XML application icon to show on the handset menu. Choose from one of the following:

XmlAppIconIdx	Icon
0
1
2
3
4 – 7	Reserved for future use

Parameter	Description
X_XmlAppAddHsIdx	Add the handset index to a request. Use the format: IDX= For example, “GET /IPPhoneTextMenu.xml?IDX=2”
X_XmlAppAddIPEI	Add the handset IPEI to a request. Use the format: IPEI= For example, “GET /IPPhoneTextMenu.xml?IPEI=03A8C00942”
X_XmlAppAddExt	Add the handset extension to a request. Use the format: EXT= For example, “GET /IPPhoneTextMenu.xml?EXT=7011”
X_XmlAppAddMAC	Add the base station MAC address to a request. Use the format: MAC=
X_XmlAppAddPMAC	Add the primary base station MAC address to a request. Use the format: PMAC=
X_XmlAppAddDLMAC	Add the primary provisioning base station MAC address to a request. Use the format: DLMAC=

• Select Submit.
• Reboot your system when you complete your changes.

XML Pull and Push Models

The phone starts the execution of an XML app using either a push or pull model. 

Using the pull model, for example, users initiate an app by selecting a menu item programmed as an Action URL. The phone uses HTTP/HTTPS to fetch the application from the XML application server. Using the push model, for example, the SIP server issues a SIP Notify event that contains an XML message body for the phone to execute.

Supported XML Models

Rove IPPhoneXML supports the following root elements or phone pages:

• IPPhoneTextMenu: A menu screen consisting of a title and a scrollable list of menu entries.
• IPPhoneTextScreen: A text screen consisting of a title and a text box.
• IPPhoneInputArea: A screen with multiple lines for the user’s input. Only one input parameter is collected from the screen.
• IPPhoneDirectory: A directory screen with a title and a scrollable list of contacts.

Sample XML Apps

The following sections provide code examples for creating XML apps on Poly Rove phones.

IPPhoneTextMenu

The following example for the IPPhoneTextMenu app displays the Cafeteria Menu for the day on the phone. Users can scroll through the choices and select one: Today’s Special, Pasta, or Dessert.

<IPPhoneTextMenu>
<Title>Cafeteria Menu</Title>
<MenuItem>
<Name>Today's Special</Name>
<URL>http://192.168.50.119:8080/special.xml</URL>
</MenuItem>
<MenuItem>
<Name>Pasta</Name>
<URL>http://192.168.50.119:8080/pasta.xml</URL> </MenuItem>
<MenuItem>
<Name>Dessert</Name>
<URL>http://192.168.50.119:8080/dessert.xml</URL>
</MenuItem>
</IPPhoneTextMenu>

IPPhoneTextScreen

The following example for the IPPhoneTextScreen app displays a Voice Solution message on the Rove handset Home screen and asks users to sign in. When users press the Sign in softkey, the handset connects to the base station and loads another XML app called Web_Credential.xml.

<IPPhoneTextScreen>
<Text>Welcome to Onboarding           
Press 'Sign In'</Text>
<Prompt>Voice Solution</Prompt>
<SoftKey index="1">
<Label>Sign In</Label>
<URI>http://192.168.50.119:8080/Web_Credential.xml</URI>
</SoftKey>
</IPPhoneTextScreen>

IPPhoneDirectory

<IPPhoneDirectory>
<Title>phonebook</Title>
<MenuItem>
<Prompt>Whatever K. Xyzel</Prompt>
<Dial>4505</Dial>
</MenuItem>
<MenuItem>
<Prompt>CallD1</Prompt>
<Dial>0307</Dial>
</MenuItem>
<MenuItem>
<Prompt>Whatever W. Xyzel</Prompt>
<Dial>4504</Dial>
</MenuItem>
<MenuItem>
<Prompt>CallD01</Prompt>
<Dial>0102</Dial>
</MenuItem>
</IPPhoneDirectory>

The following example for the IPPhoneDirectory app demonstrates a typical phone book application called phonebook. Each name in the phone book is stored in <Prompt> with the phone number stored in <Dial>. Users can scroll through the list and select the number to call.

IPPhoneInputScreen

The following example for the IPPhoneInputScreen app illustrates collecting user data; in this case, the phone collects users’ first names. The phone displays a screen called First_Name, where users enter their name. The phone collects the name and sends the data to the URL.

<IPPhoneInputScreen>
<URL>http://192.168.50.119:8080/collect.php?myvar=__firstName__&amp;fake var=1</URL> <InputField>
<Prompt>First_Name</Prompt>
<Parameter>__firstName__</Parameter>
<Default>Jeff</Default>
<InputFlags>AU</InputFlags>
</InputField>
</IPPhoneInputScreen>

Japanese Language Support

As part of the Poly Rove 8.0.6 release, Poly Rove handsets now support the Japanese language.

Change the Handset Display Language

Update the Poly Rove handset’s display language to Japanese.

To change the display language:

• Go to Menu > Preferences > Language.
• Select Japanese.

Release History

This section lists the release history of Poly Rove.

Release History

Release	Release Date	Features
8.0.6	May 2023	This release addresses known issues and includes the following features: •     Support for XML App Development •     Japanese Language Support
8.0.5	April 2023	This release introduces the Poly Rove 20 handset and Poly Rove B1 base station and includes the following features: •     Single-Cell Base Station •     Wireless Handset and SIP Registrations •     DECT Repeaters •     Programmable Line Keys •     Improved Battery Life •     3.5 mm Headset Port •     Enhanced Call Parking
8.0.5	February 2023	This release addresses known issues and includes the following features: •     Handset Sanitized Mode •     New Ringtones Added •     Option to Provide Transport Attribute in lowercase •     New Option to Adjust Handset Volume •     New Name – PVOS-L
8.0.3	July 2022	This release addresses known issues and includes the following features: •     Phone Line Status Display on the Home Screen •     Configure E911/HELD in Poly Rove •     Easy Registration for the Poly Rove B4 Base Station •     Manual Designation of a Provisioning Primary Cell
8.0.2	January 2022	This release addresses known issues and includes the following features: •     Request Configuration Files with a check-sync SIP NOTIFY Message •     DTMF Enhancements
8.0.1	July 2021	This release addresses known issues and adds new features: •     Configure TLS Cipher Suite •     Support for ITSP SIP User Agent Name •     Removed X_LineName Parameter •     Added Ability to Remove Handsets and Repeaters through Provisioning •     New Device Maintenance Description
Release	Release Date	Features
8.0.0	March 2021	This release is the initial release of Poly ROVE DECT IP Phone and includes the following features: •     Single/Dual-Cell and Multi-Cell Base Stations •     Wireless Handset and SIP Registrations •     DECT Repeaters •     Antimicrobial Coating •     Bluetooth Pairing •     Programmable Emergency Button •     Programmable Function Keys •     UC Software Configuration

Older Releases:

• Rove 8.0.5 >here<
• Rove 8.0.3 >here<
• Rove 8.0.2 >here<
• Rove 8.0.1 >here<