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HarmonyOS Tap-to-Share Protocol Development Guide

I. Protocol Architecture & Technical Evolution

1.1 Distributed Communication Stack

HarmonyOS Tap-to-Share Protocol employs a dual-mode architecture combining NFC and NearLink 2.0, enabling sub-second connection establishment within 10cm range. Core protocol layers include:

  • ​Physical Layer: Supports adaptive switching between 13.56MHz NFC band and 6.5Gbps NearLink transmission

  • ​Transport Layer: UDP-Lite protocol ensures reliable data transmission in weak network conditions

  • ​Application Layer: Standardized HDP protocol format supporting 8 data types (text/images/links/commands)

1.2 Protocol Evolution

Version Key Features Performance Gains
1.0 Basic file transfer 50 MB/s transfer rate
2.0 Wi-Fi sharing capability Pairing time <0.3s
3.0 Cloud-edge encryption Auth time <50ms
4.0 Cross-device service calls Service discovery <20ms

II. Core Use Cases & Implementation

2.1 File Transfer Mechanism

​Workflow:

  1. NFC triggers NearLink channel establishment on device contact

  2. Protocol negotiation prioritizing NearLink 2.0

  3. 256KB encrypted chunk transmission

  4. Integrity verification before automatic app preview

​Code Example (File Sharing)​:

// Sender configuration  
const shareData: ShareData = {  
  type: ShareType.FILE,  
  data: fileUri.getUriFromPath("/data/share.jpg"),  
  thumbnail: generateThumbnail(fileUri),  
  metadata: {  
    description: "Project Proposal",  
    tags: ["work", "urgent"]  
  }  
};  

// Trigger tap-to-share  
harmonyShare.startKnockShare(shareData, (result) => {  
  if(result.code === 0) console.log("Share succeeded");  
});  
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2.2 Offline Payment Solution

Alipay HarmonyOS Edition implements:

  • NearLink encrypted credential transmission

  • Local signature verification (no cloud dependency)

  • 99.99% success rate with <80ms latency

2.3 Cross-Device Service Invocation

​Implementation:

// Service registration  
const service = new Service({  
  name: "printer",  
  methods: ["printPDF"],  
  onInvoke: (params) => printService.handle(params)  
});  

// Auto-register on contact  
harmonyShare.onServiceRegister(service);  

// Receiver invocation  
const printer = await harmonyShare.getService("printer");  
await printer.invoke({ file: docUri });  
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III. Development Guide

3.1 Environment Requirements

Requirement Specification
OS Version HarmonyOS NEXT 5.0.0.102+
Hardware NFC+NearLink dual-mode chipset (Kirin 9000S+)
Development Tools DevEco Studio 4.1+

3.2 Key APIs

  1. ​Service Registration​
@Entry  
@Component  
struct ShareService {  
  @State isSharing: boolean = false;  

  build() {  
    Column() {  
      Button("Enable Sharing")  
        .onClick(() => harmonyShare.registerService({  
          serviceId: "com.example.share",  
          dataTypes: [DataType.IMAGE]  
        }));  
    }  
  }  
}  
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  1. ​Event Handling​
// Listen for tap events  
harmonyShare.on('knock', (event) => {  
  if(event.data.type === 'IMAGE') previewImage(event.data.uri);  
});  

// Cleanup on component unmount  
onStop(() => harmonyShare.off('knock'));  
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3.3 Error Handling

Error Code Description Solution
1001 NFC disabled Guide to settings
2003 Protocol mismatch Fallback to basic mode
3005 Payload size exceeded Chunking/compression
4002 Service unregistered Verify registration

IV. Security & Privacy

4.1 Five-Layer Protection

  1. ​Dynamic Key Exchange: Session-specific keys per interaction

  2. ​Memory Sandbox: Zero disk persistence during transfer

  3. ​TEE-based Device Fingerprinting​

  4. ​Audit Logging: Full event traceability

  5. ​Emergency Breaker: Automatic connection termination

4.2 Privacy Compliance

  • Minimal data collection (business-critical only)

  • Mandatory user consent for sensitive operations

  • Metadata sanitization in shared content

V. Industry Applications

5.1 Healthcare

  • Cross-device EHR access (doctor-nurse terminals)

  • Medical device integration via PDA contact

5.2 Industrial IoT

  • PLC controller data retrieval via smartphone contact

  • AR maintenance guidance through equipment interaction

5.3 Retail

  • Contactless payments via refrigerator interaction

  • Smart shelf-based product recommendations

VI. Challenges & Roadmap

6.1 Technical Challenges

  • Multi-device interference management

  • NearLink module power optimization

  • Cross-brand compatibility

6.2 Development Roadmap (2025)

  1. ​Bluetooth Mesh Support​

  2. ​AI Intent Prediction​ (context-aware UI popups)

  3. ​Seamless Cross-Device Flow​ (mobile-PC-vehicle continuity)

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