Michael Bergman Senior Director, Technology & Standards Consumer Electronics Association CE.org CEA IoT / Home Automation Discovery Group

Device Control over the Internet APIs Powerful, flexible Tools, concepts, structures all specific to the manufacturer… …so manufacturer must support the app developer Can we reduce the support effort? XML schema Can accomplish similar things as an API Can be a common framework for most functions API can be reserved for “extensions” to XML capabilities Eliminates some manufacturer support time

XML Schema Structural layout of an XML document, with its constraints and contents Constraints are grammar, data types, rules E.g., “an element can have only one datatype” Schema sets the rules for passing data to control the device

API docs tools Mfg support developer tools API docs Mfg support APP Current Approach APP

developer APP tools Mfg support Live link to Model-specific XML XML docs Mfg support Live link to Model-specific XML XML docs Concept Approach

The Extents What it is: For app-device communications (messaging, services) Suitable for “core” features (mfg may have own “added value” features not exposed to XML) What it is not: Not for device-device communications Not to install, configure, bind a device to its native network Not a replacement for manufacturer’s own app / control methods Not a security protocol (but compatible with secure systems)

Info Types Manufacturer information, incl. logo Device model name, model#, serial #, other identifying information Device services (on, off, dim, temp setting, etc.) Messages, data types, ranges, etc., supported Ratings (1000 watts…) Native network(s) supported (ZigBee, Z-Wave, WiFi, BT, etc.) Native network profiles supported (e.g. ZigBee light switch, Z-Wave thermostat, etc.)

Purpose of Discovery Group To bring manufacturers together to review Concept Existing work and specs Opportunities And to decide on “next steps”

CEA T&S Spring Forum Agenda (highlights) Monday, May 19, :30 p.m. R6.3 Wireless Power Committee 3:30-5:30 p.m. R6 Portable Handheld & In-Vehicle Electronics Committee Tuesday, May 20, :30 a.m. R4.3 Television Data Systems Subcommittee 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. R4.8 DTV Interface Subcommittee 12:30-2 p.m. Lunch John Simmons, Microsoft, “The Significant Impact of Standards on Both Commercial Web Video and the Web Itself" 2-5 p.m. R4 Video Systems Committee 4-6 p.m. Global Industry Standards Alliance (GISA) 6-8 p.m. Technology & Standards Reception Wednesday, May 21, a.m.-12:30 p.m. IEC TC100 Advisory Group on Strategy (AGS) 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Internet of Things/Home Automation Discovery Group 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. R7 Home Networks Committee 12:30-2 p.m. Lunch Kevin Tillman, CEA Market Research, “Industry Trends” 2-5:30 p.m. IEC TC100 Advisory Group on Strategy (AGS) 2-3:30 p.m. R3 Audio Systems Committee 3:30-5 p.m. Security for Connected Devices Discovery Group 6-8 p.m. Technology & Standards Reception Thursday, May 22, a.m.-12:30 p.m. IEC TC100 Advisory Group on Management (AGM) 2-5:30 p.m. IEC TC100 Advisory Group on Management (AGM)

CEA Technology & Standards Forum May 19-22, 2014 Renaissance Seattle Hotel Early Bird Deadline: Friday, April 25, Events/Technology-Standards-Spring-Forum (Or bit.ly/1lytZvz )

Michael Bergman CE.org