XML-based template language for devices and services

Details XML-based template language for devices and services XML-based template language for devices and services

2005-06-21

2005-06-21

Gaffin, Jeffrey (Department: 2182)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Network computer configuring

C709S218000, C709S225000, C709S229000, C709S249000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06910068

ABSTRACT:
A universal plug and play (UPnP) device makes itself known through a set of processes-discovery, description, control, eventing, and presentation. Following discovery of a UPnP device, an entity can learn more about the device and its capabilities by retrieving the device's description. The description includes vendor-specific manufacturer information like the model name and number, serial number, manufacturer name, URLs to vendor-specific Web sites, etc. The description also includes a list of any embedded devices or services, as well as URLs for control, eventing, and presentation. The description is written by a vendor, and is usually based on a device template produced by a UPnP forum working committee. The template is derived from a template language that is used to define elements to describe the device and any services supported by the device. The template language is written using an XML-based syntax that organizes and structures the elements.

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