CEA IoT / Home Automation Discovery Group

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

7. 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)

8. 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.)

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

10. CEA T&S Spring Forum Agenda (highlights) • Monday, May 19, 2014 2-3:30 p.m.                        R6.3 Wireless Power Committee3:30-5:30 p.m.                   R6 Portable Handheld & In-Vehicle Electronics Committee • Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9-10:30 a.m.                      R4.3 Television Data Systems Subcommittee10:30 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 Committee4-6 p.m.                             Global Industry Standards Alliance (GISA)6-8 p.m.                             Technology & Standards Reception               • Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9 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 Group10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.       R7 Home Networks Committee12:30-2 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 Committee3:30-5 p.m.                        Security for Connected Devices Discovery Group6-8 p.m.                             Technology & Standards Reception • Thursday, May 22, 2014 9 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)

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

12. CE.org Michael Bergman mbergman@ce.org