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`QUARTERLY PUBLICATION
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`Volume IV Second Quarter 2001
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`UPnP Enables Business Opportunities
`Salim AbiEzzi, PhD., Microsoft Corp, Steering Committee Chair
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`Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) stan-
`dards, in order to succeed, need to be driven
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`The Internet Gateway Working
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`Committee provided a place for participants
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`under 128K in memory, which is an impor-
`tant consideration for device vendors.
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`by business entities. First, companies need
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`to converge on a common specification.
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`to believe in a business opportunity that
`requires UPnP device standards. Then,
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`Forum members then created sample
`implementations to validate the proposed
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`The recent unanimous decision by
`the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
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`R-7.4 Subcommittee to adopt UPnP for
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`these companies, together with their col-
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`standard. The Fomm’s roya|ty—free terms
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`device discovery and control is another
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`leagues and partners, need to provide the
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`and UPnP platfonn neutrality allow device
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`example of UPnP’s acceptance.
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`resources and drive the development of the
`needed standards specifications.
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`vendors to implement the resulting specifi-
`cation with a low cost-of-entry.
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`Several Forum committees, including
`the Imaging Working Committee, have
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`It is my pleasure this quarter to report
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`As I write this in early June 2001,
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`good momentum that may lead to the next
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`that the first such UPnP—enabIed industry
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`ARESCOM |nc., Buffalo Technology Inc.,
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`industry—championed UPnP scenario. Let's
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`scenario—lnternet Connection Sharing and
`Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal
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`D-Link, Intel Corp. and Linksys Inc. have
`already announced support for the UPnP
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`work together to bring another scenario to
`consumers. And let's applaud the innova-
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`—is under deployment by several Internet
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`gateway device vendors. Gateway devices
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`gateway specification in their future prod-
`ucts. In addition, Microsoft Windows‘? XP
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`tive progress from the Internet Gateway
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`Working Committee and the companies
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`employing NAT provide Internet connec-
`tion sharing, assign port addresses to
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`will support both client and service sides
`of the specification so a PC running
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`clients on a private LAN and provide home
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`Vlfindows XP can act as an lntemet gateway
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`network security.
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`UPnP Forum member companies
`have worked together to create a specifica-
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`tion in which applications or appliances
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`and support this NAT traversal specification
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`on behalfof applications and devices
`sitting behind the PC. This also means a
`Windows XP PC can connect to the
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`mnning behind the gateway device can
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`Internet using one of these UPnP—enab|ed
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`request port assignments on the gateway
`device and become visible and uniquely
`addressable from the Internet. Known as
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`gateway devices and provide automatic
`connectivity support for the user. Interest
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`in this new specification is high among
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`NAT traversal, this capability enables many
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`gateway vendors.
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`in-home/lntemet peer-to-peer networking
`applications, such as real-time communica-
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`Further good news is the recent
`announcements of UPnP software tools
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`tion and mu|ti—pIayer gaming, among others.
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`and device kit availability from Allegro
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`Intel Corp. and Microsoft Corp. cham-
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`Software Development Corp; Gatespace;
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`pioned this scenario to facilitate business
`opportunities. These companies sought a
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`Metro Link, Inc: and Virata Corp. Each of
`these kits (see www.upnp.org/resources.htm)
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`UPnP standard to enable appliances and
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`has unique strengths and features and usu-
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`applications on the home network to auto-
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`matically discover, monitor, and control
`lntemet connectivity.
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`ally provides support for multiple platfonns.
`Based on indications from these tool ven-
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`dors, it appears that the UPnP stack will be
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`supporting this Internet gateway effort! as
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`Welcome
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`New Forum Members
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`Since April 2001*
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`Allion Computer Inc.
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`Mobius Interactive
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`ARESCOM, Inc.
`Cypress Systems Ltd.
`DH electronics GmbH
`eNabled Homes
`Pte Ltd.
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`Gateway Inc.
`Global Sun
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`Technology Inc
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`lpsil, Inc.
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`Lugh Networks
`Marrick Ltd.
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`Netgear, Inc.
`NetTV
`OpenG|obe, Inc.
`Pioneer Research
`Center USA, Inc.
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`Porta|PIayer Inc.
`Sensormatic
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`Sflcomm com
`VSM Foundation
`(an association)
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`ZyXEL
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`news & events
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`Fifth UPnP Forum Summit-
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`Third U PnP Forum Plug Fest
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`Coming October 2001
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`Arlene Binuya Murray, Miaosoft Corp,
`Forum Project Manager
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`Please mark your calendars for the Fifth
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`UPnP Forum Summit, currently scheduled for
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`Thursday and Friday, October 18 and 19, 2001.
`Microsoft will host the event at the Microsoft
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`Conference Center in Redmond, Washington.
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`The UPnP Forum anticipates having several
`approved standards at that time. Internet
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`Gateway Device, Digital (Security) Camera,
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`Lighting, and Heating Ventilation and Air
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`Conditioning (HVAC) are the strongest
`contenders.
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`The primary purpose of the event will be
`to provide opportunities for Forum members
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`to broaden and deepen their understanding
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`of UPnP for use in product development and
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`planning. Attendees also find these events
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`valuable for connecting with other UPnP
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`Forum member companies on potential
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`business opportunities.
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`Arlene Binuya Murray, Microsoft Corp., Forum Project Manager
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`The third Forum-wide UPnP Plug Fest was held May 29 - 31, 2001. More than 40 engineering per-
`sonnel from 12 companies participated in the three-day event at the Microsoft Interoperability Labs in
`Redmond, Washington. A critical objective was to run sample implementations of the Internet
`Gateway Device (IGD) against the UPnP TestToo| with the goal of arriving at Sample Test Complete
`(STC) status. Achieving Sl'C will enable the lntemet Gateway Working Committee to kick off the 45day
`Forurn—wide review period necessary for a Proposed Device Protocol (DCP) to become a standard. An
`additional gateway-specific Plug Fest may be held in June or July 2001 to bring the specification to
`STC status.
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`In addition to the IGD, other device categories tested included: UPnP toolkits and SDKs, a digital
`(security) camera implementation, printers, and various control points. Attendees were able to test
`their devices against a more mature version of the UPnPTest Tool than available in previous Plug Fest
`events. Participants were excited to be one step closer to achieving the first UPnP standard.
`The next Forum-wide Plug Fest is tentatively scheduled for September 2001 and again will be
`sponsored by Microsoft at the Redmond campus. Confimtation of the event will be sent to Forum
`members when plans are final.
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`Events and Partner Pavilion Opportunities
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`Fifth Universal Plug and Play Forum Summit
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`www.upnp.org
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`October 18 - 19, 2001
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`We expect the event will showcase the
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`Microsoft Conference Center, Redmond, WA
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`UPnP products targeted for availability this
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`holiday season and in early 2002. We also
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`expect to be able to highlight the UPnP
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`Certification and Logo Program at this
`Summit. Confirmation of the event will be
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`broadcast to the interested community when
`plans are final. E
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`For: Product/tool/component vendors
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`Cost: $3000 for booth space, power, Internet, signage, conference passes
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`Contact: upnpevnt@microsoft.com if interested in exhibiting, speaking,
`or sponsorship opportunities.
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`Electronic House Expo
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`www.ehexpo.com
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`Conference: October 24 - 27, 2001
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`Exhibits: October 25 - 27, 2001
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`Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA
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`For: Product/tool/component vendors
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`Cost:TBD
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`Contact: upnpevnt@microsoft.com
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`lftherearespeciliceventsatwhichamernberfeelsitimportant/fortheUPnPForum tohosta
`partnerpavilion or industry events where UPnP demonstrations will be on display please let us
`know by contacting upnpevnt@microsoft.com.
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`Please additionally check www.upnp.org/calendar. him for a regularly updated Forum
`calendar ofevents.
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`Technical Committee: UPnP Security Progress Report
`Toby Nixon, Microsoft Corp. , Technical Committee Chair
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`Toby Nixon (tnixon@microsolt.com) was
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`recently appointed by the Steering Committee
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`to chair the Technical Committee, so thatJeffrey
`Schlimmer, chiefarchitect for UPnB can focus fir!!-
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`be employed to protect not only UPnP traffic,
`but also the rest of the home network.
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`- Allowing guests in the home to temporarily
`use selected equipment such as a printer,
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`As work on UPnP has progressed, however,
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`lntemet connection, or video display, without
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`the Forum has inaeasingly recognized that
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`exposing the entire network to discovery or use.
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`time on architectural issues Toby has been with
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`depending on these separate measures alone
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`- Allowing equipment, such as laptop corn-
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`Microsoft since 1993 and has 26 years
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`experience in networking technologies and
`standards activities
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`may not be sufficient to address all scenarios
`of interest.
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`A variety of usage scenarios are being con-
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`puters, to be brought from the office, where they
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`may be part of an enterprise network security
`sdieme, and connected to equipment in the
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`sidered in the course of analyzing threats and
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`home, such as printers and scanners.
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`The Technical Committee is actively engaged in
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`identifying security requirements. These include
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`- Allowing UPnP-enabled equipment, such
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`identifying UPnP device security requirements,
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`the following:
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`with the intent to develop security solutions that
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`- Preventing unauthorized persons from
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`as digital cameras, from the home to be taken to
`the office and used with computers there,with-
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`will be incorporated into a future update to the
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`UPnP specifications. The accelerating rollout of
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`using home wireless powerline or telephone
`networks to discover which devices are in a
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`out interfering with enterprise security or
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`becoming visible to others on the network
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`always-on lntemet connections such as cable
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`home or to Ieam how to disable the burglar
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`- Allowing use of UPnP-enabled equipment
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`modems and DSL has increased the urgency of
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`alarm system.
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`in public facilities, such as printer kiosks in air-
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`identifying and addressing security as an inte-
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`- Preventing misuse of equipment by neigh-
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`ports, protecting the service providers from
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`gral part of UPnP.
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`bors who may have similar networks.
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`fraudulent use and protecting sensitive infomra—
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`UPnP was originally designed for the rela-
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`- Enabling users to add new, secure devices
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`tion on the UPnP equipment.
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`tively benign security environment of a typical
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`to their networks and use them immediately,
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`without difficulty or specialized knowledge,
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`The Technical Committee is studying specific
`countemreasures mentioned above in order to
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`home—specifica|ly, one that was not continuous-
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`ly connected to the global Internet. However, as
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`while maintaining the ability to use unsecure
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`identify those most appropriate for use with
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`with any lntemet—based protocol, UPnP is
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`devices previously installed.
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`UPnP, taking into consideration the unique
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`susceptible to various security threats.
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`- Enabling homeowners to remotely access,
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`characteristics and limitations of many UPnP
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`A variety of countermeasures may be
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`control, and monitor their home equipment over
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`devices—such as severe constraints on computa-
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`employed to address security threats, including
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`the lntemet, while at work or on vacation, using
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`tional power, memory, and bandwidth—the need
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`encryption,authentication (requiring users or
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`devices to prove who they are), access control
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`a generic web browser such as an airport kiosk
`or hotel-room tenninal.
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`and authotion (granting permission to only
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`- Enabling service providers such as electric
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`for simplicity in installation and management,
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`backward cornpatibi|ity,the use of well-known
`and accepted standards,and favorable intellec-
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`particular users to do certain things), digital sig-
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`utilities to securely access, control, and configure
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`tual property rights.
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`natures (which ensure a message was actually
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`sent by whomever it claims sent it) and message
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`equipment, such as power meters, in the home
`over the lntemet.
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`Some areas of security have been deemed
`outside the scope of UPnP and will not be
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`integrity checking (ensuring a message wasn't
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`- Granting access to sensitive information
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`addressed in this work. These include digital
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`altered in transit), among others.
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`and functionality to specified individuals or
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`rights management (copyright protection of
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`Because of its original design goals, UPnP
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`groups; for example, controlling the ability to
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`media content), and security ofthe platforms on
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`does not directly implement these countem1ea-
`sures. Instead, it assumes that measures such as
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`view digital audio or video content based on rat-
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`which UPnP devices or control points may be
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`ings, controlling when children may access the
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`implemented (e.g.,va|idation of executable
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`network isolation (gateways, firewalls, and prox-
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`lntemet through a gateway, or restricting use to
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`ies), MAC layer encryption (provided by the net-
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`work adapters), and physical access control will
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`expensive resources such as high-quality
`photo printers.
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`code). These areas may be addressed in
`relevant device control protocols or left to
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`the implernenter.
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`member sotli ht
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`Forum member companies made several important UPnP-related product announcements this quarter, including a number of announcements
`related to UPnP support for lntemet gateway devices that are scheduled for commercial availability in 2001. These efforts represent solid progress
`in the adoption of UPnP and toward the goal of making "it just works'a mainstream reality in home networking.
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`Study after study indicates that sharing a common connection to the lntemet remains the primary reason why people establish a home network.
`Because of this, it is especially important that UPnP provide value in this scenario by enabling Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal.
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`Here is a summary ofnews, in alphabetical order by company name.
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`ARESCOM to Include
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`Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) R-7.4 Chooses
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`UPnP Support
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`UPnP as Automation Protocol
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`Ken Wang, ARESCOM Inc., Fomm Member
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`Robert Lembree, Metro Link, lnc., CEA R-7.4 Working Group 6 Chair, Fomm Member
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`ARESCOM, a global provider of broadband
`infiastmcture equipment for telecommunica-
`tions carriers, lSPs, small officelhome office, and
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`multi-tenant units,announced plans to include
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`UPnP support in its DSL and cable gateway
`products beginning in the second halfof 2001.
`For more information please visit
`www.arescom.com.
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`Buffalo Technology to
`Include UPnP Support in
`its Wireless Gateway
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`Kenny Lam, Buffalo Technology Inc.,
`Forum Member
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`Buffalo Technology Inc. (USA), developer
`of AirStation wireless networking and Internet
`sharing devices for home, small office/home
`oflice and small business, has announced
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`support of UPnP, targeting availability in October
`2001. The company's AirStation WLAR-L1 I-L
`access point will support the UPnP standard,
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`enabling a much easier set up process, particu-
`larly for AirStation units installed in conjunction
`with Microsoft Windows“ XP operating system.
`UPnP-enabled lntemet gateways will help
`home and small business broadband customers
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`seamlessly run multi-user network gaming,
`real-tirne communications experiences such
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`as Vlfindows Messenger, remote PC assistance,
`and other peer—to—peer applications by
`uniquely identifying PCs or devices sharing
`a broadband connection.
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`For more information please visit
`www.buffaIotech.com. 3:1
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`The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Joint CEA/VESA (R-7.4) Subcommittee has chosen
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`UPnP as the base protocol in its Versatile Home Network (VHN) specification. UPnP brings a rich set of
`features to VHN that are crucial to home networking. Handling all aspects of addressing, device discov-
`ery, eventing and control, UPnP will serve as a foundation for VHN's more advanced features.
`The CEA has a cohesive strategy for compatibility of various home networking protocols,with the
`VHN as the centerpiece tying clusters together. The choice of UPnP as the base protocol allows VHN to
`leverage the strengths of UPnP and achieve compatibility with UPnP devices and control points. In
`retum,VHN will provide standards that build upon UPnB particularly in the areas of distributed audio
`and video, network security and network ardiitecture.
`The CEA R-7.4 Working Group 6 (WG6) is chartered with the task of integrating UPnP into the VHN
`specification, which is expected to be completed by Fall 2001.
`VHN specifies media, bridges, and access points, as well as other network components. VHN has
`chosen IEEE 1394b over CAT 5 or fiber as the backbone for the home network,taking advantage of
`various network media features, such as IEEE 1394bs ability to guarantee bandwidth to an application.
`VHN adds to UPnP the security, network management, user interface, and streaming Quality of
`Service (QoS) layers needed to access outside services and distribute entertainment in the home.
`The ability for all VHN devices to interoperate with UPnP devices brings a significant convergence
`to the home networking industry, which is driven by Internet access and entertainment opportunities.
`VHN and UPnP together provide manufacturers, software developers and service providers the neces-
`sary tools, stability and direction to begin developing their products with confidence in the standards
`implemented by their products.
`With over 600 rnembers,the CEA is accredited by ANSI and authorized to write American National
`Standards CEA is the only open,consensus—based standards developing organization (SDO) that is
`actively engaged in home networking standards.
`For more information please visit www.ce.org.
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`D-Link Supports UPnP in Residential Gateways
`through Windows XP
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`Brad Bester, D-Link Systems, Inc, Forum Member
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`D-Link will incorporate UPnP technology to make home networking and broadband lntemet
`sharing easier than ever, expanding the security, ease of use, and Internet sharing capabilities of its
`residential gateway products. D-Link will offer this UPnP technology as a free upgrade to its currently
`available gateway models later this year and as an added feature to future products beginning in
`September 2001.
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`The upgrade will be optimized to take advantage of new home networking enhancements included
`in the Microsoft Windows“ XP operating system. By adhering to the UPnP Device Architecture version
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`D-Link Supports UPnP, continued from page 4
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`develo - er tools
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`1.0 guidelines, D-l.ink will provide a new class of
`residential gateway that will leverage the UPnP
`support in Windows XP to create a more enjoy-
`able home networking experience for users.
`Both the industry and users will benefit from
`this new D-Link technology as it expands the
`market for home networking past the early
`adopter to the general consumer.
`For more infomtation please visit
`www.d|ink.com. =
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`Intel Offers UPnP DSL
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`Gateway Device
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`Roger Chandler, Intel Corp., Forum Member
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`Intel Corporation,a leading manufacturer of
`networking and communications solutions,wil|
`offer a UPnP-enabled DSL Gateway product
`scheduled to begin shipping in July 2001. The
`new product, Intel AnyPoint"‘ DSL Gateway
`Model 4200, will help service providers improve
`the customer installation experience, lower
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`installation costs, reduce ongoing support costs,
`and increase revenue streams. Optimized for
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`home and small olfice environments, the gate-
`way will provide greatly simplified setup and
`usage via UPnP and other technologies.
`Intel will continue to de—mystify networking
`for home users through UPnP. Future residential
`gateway products from Intel will enable users to
`transparently add new devices to a home net-
`work and share network resources. Users will be
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`able to easily share a broadband connection
`between multiple PCs and other connected
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`devices for real time communications, digital
`entertainment and gaming.
`Intel currently chairs the lntemet Gateway
`Working Committee and has helped to promote
`industry adoption through sponsorship of UPnP
`Plug Fest events and industry education. Last
`year the Intel Architecture Labs released a free,
`open source UPnP SDK for Linux-based connect-
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`ed device manufacturers incorporating UPnP
`into their products.
`For more infomtation please visit
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`www.intel.comIhome/dsI/dsIgateway.htm. E
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`UPnP Used to Assist Persons with Disabilities
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`Mike Friedman, Microsoft Corp., Forum Member
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`'\fictoria' is the Microsoft“ codename for a technology that improves the accessibility of UPnP
`devices for persons with disabilities. The new technology facilitates the use of a custom user interface
`— text-based, speech-based, Braillebased, or other—hosted on a device such as a Personal Digital
`Assistant (PDA) or other computer.
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`Created by the Microsoft Accessible Technology group,'\fictoria‘ is based on the idea of Universal
`Console (UC) software. UC software appears to the target UPnP device as a UPnP V1.0 control point.
`The software controls UPnP devices at home, at work,and while traveling.
`In the UPnP architecture,the target device directs a control point to the URL of the service's user
`interface. Under the"\fictoria' paradigm, the URL points to an XML document that contains an abstract
`representation of the service's user interface. The UC software transfonns the abstract user interface
`into a conaete user interface accessible to the person with disabilities.
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`Manufacturers will find ‘Vrctoria'easy to implernent—a manufacturer commissions an
`author/developer to create a single XML document for a UPnP service. The resulting document can
`serve customers with a wide variety of disabilities and combinations of disabilities. An operating
`system could include a basic UC that accommodates common disabilities. Vendors can create
`full-featured US for specialized markets. A custom UC can be developed for an individual with
`an unusual combination of disabilities.
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`"\fictoria' works with conventional UPnP devices, as well as ATMs, kiosks, and other devices and
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`software applications. Microsoft has submitted a draft standard based on the \fictoria technology to
`the National Committee for lnfomiation Technology Standards (NCITS).
`The Microsoft Accessible Technology group is seeking a variety of UPnP devices to use in
`prototyping '\frctoria,"with potential commerdal availability of‘Victoria’-enabled products in 2002.
`For more infomration please contact vicprj@microsoft.com.
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`Gatespace Builds Bridge Between UPnP and OSGi
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`Staffan Truve, Gatespace, Forum Member
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`Gatespace,a provider of open standards-based distributed service platforms for developing and
`delivering network—based services, announced at Parks Connections 2001 in May that the company is
`adding support for UPnP to its portfolio of OSGi—based (Open Services Gateway Initiative) products.
`The Gatespace platfonn now allows service gateways to discover and control UPnP-enabled devices
`on local networks. At the same time, UPnP devices can discover and control OSGi-based services exe-
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`cuting on a service gateway.
`The Gatespace OSGi/UPnP connectivity product allows service developers to provide distributed
`services that securely and reliably tie together UPnP devices and OSGi services on different gateways
`and local networks. This approach simplifies the development of many services focused on content
`delivery, network—based storage, and remote management, among others.
`For more infomration please visit www.gatespace.com or call 650-846-6580. HI
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`Vi rata Releases EmWebUPnP for Networked Devices
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`Philip Poulidis, Virata Corp., Forum Member
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`More Member Spotlight
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`Articles on Page 8
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`Virata has released EmWeb°UPnP,a turnkey multi-platform UPnP software for embedded
`devices. Based upon the highly—efficient and patented EmWeb architecture, EmWebUPnP allows
`system developers to easily add cutting-edge network control to products, while saving develop-
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`ment time and expense.
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`continued on page 7
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`committee re - orts
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`Marketing Committee
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`Mark Lee, Microsoft Corp., Marketing Committee Chair
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`The Steering Committee accepted the Marketing Committee's plan for 2001 in February. The UPnP
`markefing effort relies upon the resources of Fonrm member companies, because there is no separate
`budget within the Forum for marketing or promotion. This article highlights some of the recent mem-
`ber activities driven by this marketing plan.
`The focus of the 2001 Forum marketing effort is vendor adoption of UPnP—leading to commercial-
`|y—avai|abIe products embracing UPnP. Effective consumer and channel promotion efforts require the
`availability of a critical mass of UPnP-enabled products. This means the primary audience for UPnP
`marketing efforts in 2001 is the hardware and device development community.
`In an effort to focus on a category that represents the best opportunity for rapid, widespread UPnP
`adoption,this year the Marketing Committee has focused its outreach efforts on the Internet gateway
`device category. Great progress in this area is demonstrated by recent announcements of UPnP-
`enabled lntemet gateway devices. While making a concerted push to highlight and support Internet
`gateway vendors in this tirneframe, the Marketing Committee also provides public relations support
`for vendors in any product category making UPnP-related product announcements.
`Other Marketing Committee activities have included working toward closure on the logo for UPnP;
`refreshing the Fomm Web site, which is underway now and will conclude later this summer; delivering
`this newsletter each quarter; and providing other marketing support to Forum members. The commit-
`tee prepares core messaging to each Forum organization regarding how to refer to UPnP technology
`and to the UPnP Forum.
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`Since the end of 2000, there have been some changes in Marketing Committee leadership. We
`thank Richard Dunda (Microsoft Corp.), David Nash (Intel Corp.) and Dave Hill (Panja) for their contri-
`butions as chair and co-chairs of the Marketing Committee. Each of these individuals has made solid
`contributions since the beginning of the UPnP Forum. I would like to welcome Andrew Liu (Intel
`Corp.), who assumed co—chair responsibilities upon David Nashs departure.
`
`I nternet Gateway Working Com m ittee
`
`Prakash Iyer, Intel Corp., Internet Gateway Working Committee Chair
`
`The Internet Gateway Working Committee has reached an important milestone by publishing ver-
`sion 0.9 of the Internet Gateway Device (IGD) Device Control Protocol (DCP) and approving it as
`Template Design Complete. The DCP also incorporates semantic tests that will serve as guidelines for
`IGD vendors to test device interoperability.
`Six IGD sample implementers participated at theThird UPnP Plug Fest hosted by Microsoft in May
`2001. The committee is evaluating test tool compliance results from these sample implementations.
`The committee will also incorporate minor updates to the DCP based on feedback from the
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`sample implementers. The committee is expected to soon propose a target date for its next major
`mi|estone—a mandatory 45-day Forum-wide re\n'ew of the DCP.
`The Internet Gateway Working Committee urges all Forum members, and especially gateway
`vendors, to review the DCP and provide feedback early in the review period. The committee also
`invites other companies to step up and contribute sample implementations to help achieve the
`
`goal of progressing the DCP to version 1.0 status in time for product launches coinciding with the
`Holiday 2001 season.
`The specification is posted in the Document Archive of the Member Only section of the UPnP
`Forum Web site at www.upnp.orglmembers/archive/default.htm. From this page, click on Device
`and Service Templates—Details by Working Committee.
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`AudioNideo Working
`Committee
`
`Jean Moonen, Philips Electronics N.V.,
`Audio/Video Working Committee Chair
`
`The Audio/Video (AV) Working Committee
`has expanded the committee's ContentDirectory
`service, which exposes content meta infomiation,
`to include the Camera and Electronic Picture
`
`Frame (EPF) domain. The resulting service tem-
`plate will allow UPnP applications to browse,
`select and transfer audio, video, pictures, and pos-
`sibly other content, in a simple and uniform way.
`The ContentDirectory service and other key
`AV services are expected to achieveTDC
`
`(Template Design Complete) status in June
`2001. The committee will also work with the EPF
`Subcommittee to create a common service for
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`display settings, such as brightness and contrast.
`for de\n'ces such as televisions, monitors and
`electronic picture frames.
`After the definitions reach TDC, the commit-
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`tee will implement and test interoperability
`between devices. Most implementations will
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`focus on audio streaming scenarios where audio
`content is located, browsed and streamed from a
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`storage device to a player device. a
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`Camera Working Committee
`Mark D. Wood, Eastman Kodak Co., Camera
`Working Committee Chair
`
`The Camera Working Committee is develop-
`ing the interaction and device model that will
`guide the development of the Camera specifica-
`tion. The committee will focus on Internet proto-
`col-based data transfer. Both HTTP GET and
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`IP-based streaming protocols will be supported.
`In addition, the committee is continuing to
`work with the Audio/Video Working Committee
`to develop a generic ContentDirectory
`storage service.
`511
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`Electronic Picture Frame
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`Subcommittee
`
`John Ritchie, Intel Corp., Forum Member
`
`The Electronic Picture Frame Subcommittee
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`chair position remains open while the subcom-
`
`mittee continues to make progress leveraging
`the common AudioNdeo device and service
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`definitions (e.g. Content Directory, Rendering
`Control). These common services have recently
`been modified to better support lorw—resource
`devices such as electronic picture frames.
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`Netflix, Inc. Exhibit 1017
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`Netflix, Inc. Exhibit 1017
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`Home Automation and Security Working Committee
`
`Hans J. Langels, Siemens , Home Automation and Security Working Committee Chair
`
`Following last quarter's design of the Digital Security Camera and Lighting Control, the Home
`Automation and Security Working Committee has brought another set of service and device descrip-
`tions to Template Design Complete (TDC) status—Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
`The authors of these HVAC documents have done excellent work—congratulations to Larry Stickler at
`Honeywell and Andrew Fiddian—Green at Siemens!
`It is time for UPnP members in the application field to implement the HVAC specifications. Join
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`Honeywell, Invensys Controls, and Siemens,who have committed to providing sample impIernenta-
`tions for testing at the next Home Automation and Security Plug Fest.
`As a result of work on application scenarios,the committee decided to merge the service and
`device descriptions for Energy Management and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) into ‘Power
`System." Likewise Security System and Access Control were united as ‘Security and Access Control
`System." Service and device descriptions for Blinds/Shutters/Motor Control were greatly simplified.
`The design of all work items is expected to be atTDC in June 2001.
`With so many controls at TDC, there are many opportunities for test implementers—step forward if
`your company is working on any of the items mentioned above. Express your intention and reap the
`benefits as a first implernenter—test your UPnP stack and design implementation against peers and
`the UPnP TestTool at our committee's next Plug Fest, which will be held in conjunction with the next
`Forum-wide Plug Fest, tentatively scheduled for September 2001.
`
`Printer Subcom mittee
`
`Shivaun Albright, Hewlett Padcard Co., Imaging Working Committee Chair
`
`The Print Subcommittee, part of the Imaging Working Committee, is close to Template Design
`Complete (TDC) on the BasicPrint Service. Some of the latest changes include re-design of the job
`eventing mechanism and achieving closure on allowed values for the MediaType and MediaSize
`variables. The committee is utilizing work from the IEEE Printer Working Group (PWG) that defines
`an exhaustive list of values for these two variables.
`
`The subcommittee is also leveraging IEEE PWG work in its X—HTML Print document. The X—HTML
`Print document defines a set of mles for printing X—l-ITML and utilizing cascading style sheets. X—HTML
`Print support is required for all UPnP-compliant devices. The document is close to completion and will
`be co—published as a note to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and also as an IEEE PWG document.
`
`The Imaging W