Experimental bridge LonWorks/sup /spl reg///UPnP/spl trade/1.0
Sergey Chemishkian, Jeffrey B. Lund · 2004
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.