The FINANCIAL -- The newest
parts of an International Standard for Universal Plug and Play will help devices to seamlessly cross multivendor and multi-technology
networks – another step forward for intelligent homes and offices, according to ISO.
UPnP technology together with enabling home automation technologies such as KNX or Echonet makes this possible, because it allows devices to connect and work together, facilitating multiple applications like entertainment, energy efficiency, security and building control, through data and resource sharing, communications, the Internet and simplified network establishment.
International Standard ISO/IEC Information technology – UPnP Device Architecture, enables this technology by describing an architecture for home connectivity of intelligent appliances, audio and video equipment, wireless devices and PCs. The multi-part standard allows a user interface for, and a bridge to, intelligent appliances and Home Electronic Systems that connect and handle the interworking of AV and sensors for lighting, heating, cooling, shading, security and multiple other applications. These sensors and actors may also come from different sources as long as they comply with the standard.
UPnP is designed to bring easy-to-use, flexible standards-based connectivity to ad-hoc or unmanaged networks whether in the home, a small business or in public spaces. It also offers specifications to control and service the home and its appliances from a distance simply and easy, with device control protocols built upon established, open, Internet-based communication standards.
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