*/
public interface ReadingConverter {

    /**
     * Returns the maximum number of readings.
     *
     * @return the maximum number of readings, default is 10.
     */
    default int getMaxReadingNum() {
        return 10;
    }

    /**
     * Initializes the converter.
     *
     * @throws IOException if an I/O error occurs during initialization.
     */
    void init() throws IOException;