Abstract: A software library for providing a uniform framework for various applications or third-party applications access to sensor data. The system further includes a sensor control module and a remote management module. The sensor control module includes logic for communicating with the sensors and receiving sensor data and to communicate that sensor data to the remote management module or various applications. The sensor control module may include a user interface that may display a banner containing numerous components. The content of the banner may differ depending on the host application. The system may further include a host application that incorporates the banner.