Title :
Experimental bridge LonWorks/sup /spl reg///UPnP/spl trade/1.0
Author :
Chemishkian, Sergey ; Lund, Jeff
Author_Institution :
Echelon Corp., San Jose, CA, USA
Abstract :
The paper describes an experimental software bridge that exposes LonWorks/sup /spl reg// devices as UPnP/spl trade/ devices to UPnP control points. By UPnP enabling common LonWorks devices, the bridge expands the reach of UPnP technology into the pervasive world of non-IP-based everyday devices. Mapping rules and design decisions implemented in the bridge are explained through comparison of semantics and data transfer mechanisms utilized by the two networking technologies. Discussion is illustrated with a sample mapping of a LonWorks light dimmer (HalenSmart, Inc.) into a standard UPnP device template, Dimmable Light v.0.9.
Keywords :
application program interfaces; home automation; internetworking; API; Internet gateway device; LonWorks devices; UPnP control points; UPnP devices; automated integration process; data transfer mechanisms; home IP network; home gateways; light dimmer; networking technologies; semantics; software bridge; Appropriate technology; Bridges; Chemical technology; Embedded software; Home appliances; IP networks; Internet; Network address translation; Printers; Protocols;
Conference_Titel :
Consumer Communications and Networking Conference, 2004. CCNC 2004. First IEEE
Conference_Location :
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8145-9
DOI :
10.1109/CCNC.2004.1286895
