Merge pull request #1280 from PepperDash/device-info-messenger

src/PepperDash.Essentials.MobileControl.Messengers/Messengers/DeviceInfoMessenger.cs

@@ -2,27 +2,69 @@
 using Newtonsoft.Json.Linq;
 using PepperDash.Core;
 using PepperDash.Essentials.Core.DeviceInfo;
+using System.Timers;
 
 namespace PepperDash.Essentials.AppServer.Messengers
 {
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Facilitates communication of device information by providing mechanisms for status updates and  device
+    /// information reporting.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <remarks>The <see cref="DeviceInfoMessenger"/> class integrates with an <see
+    /// cref="IDeviceInfoProvider"/> to  manage device-specific information. It uses a debounce timer to limit the
+    /// frequency of updates,  ensuring efficient communication. The timer is initialized with a 1-second interval and
+    /// is disabled  by default. This class also subscribes to device information change events and provides actions for
+    /// reporting full device status and triggering updates.</remarks>
     public class DeviceInfoMessenger : MessengerBase
     {
         private readonly IDeviceInfoProvider _deviceInfoProvider;
+
+        private readonly Timer debounceTimer;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="DeviceInfoMessenger"/> class, which facilitates communication
+        /// of device information.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <remarks>The messenger uses a debounce timer to limit the frequency of certain operations. The
+        /// timer is initialized with a 1-second interval and is disabled by default.</remarks>
+        /// <param name="key">A unique identifier for the messenger instance.</param>
+        /// <param name="messagePath">The path used for sending and receiving messages.</param>
+        /// <param name="device">An implementation of <see cref="IDeviceInfoProvider"/> that provides device-specific information.</param>
         public DeviceInfoMessenger(string key, string messagePath, IDeviceInfoProvider device) : base(key, messagePath, device as Device)
         {
             _deviceInfoProvider = device;
-        }
 
+            debounceTimer = new Timer(1000)
+            {
+                Enabled = false,
+                AutoReset = false
+            };
+
+            debounceTimer.Elapsed += DebounceTimer_Elapsed;
+        }
+
+        private void DebounceTimer_Elapsed(object sender, ElapsedEventArgs e)
+        {
+            PostStatusMessage(JToken.FromObject(new
+            {
+                deviceInfo = _deviceInfoProvider.DeviceInfo
+            }));
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Registers actions and event handlers for device information updates and status reporting.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <remarks>This method sets up actions for handling device status updates and reporting full
+        /// device status. It also subscribes to the <see cref="IDeviceInfoProvider.DeviceInfoChanged"/> event to
+        /// trigger debounced updates when the device information changes.</remarks>
         protected override void RegisterActions()
         {
             base.RegisterActions();
 
             _deviceInfoProvider.DeviceInfoChanged += (o, a) =>
             {
-                PostStatusMessage(JToken.FromObject(new
-                {
-                    deviceInfo = a.DeviceInfo
-                }));
+                debounceTimer.Stop();
+                debounceTimer.Start();
             };
 
             AddAction("/fullStatus", (id, context) => PostStatusMessage(new DeviceInfoStateMessage
@@ -34,6 +76,12 @@ namespace PepperDash.Essentials.AppServer.Messengers
         }
     }
 
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Represents a message containing the state information of a device, including detailed device information.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <remarks>This class is used to encapsulate the state of a device along with its associated
+    /// information. It extends <see cref="DeviceStateMessageBase"/> to provide additional details about the
+    /// device.</remarks>
     public class DeviceInfoStateMessage : DeviceStateMessageBase
     {
         [JsonProperty("deviceInfo")]