BERLib: A Basic Encoding Rules implementation

Abstract

In this paper we present a Basic Encoding Rules library implemented in three programming languages (C, C++ and C#) that offers encoding and decoding of data types in order to be used in serialization and deserialization processes in communication protocols. The implementation is consistent with the currently active standards and it offers a great degree of scalability. BERLib is also highly documented and significant examples are provided for all the programming languages used. Our work qualifies as an ideal solution for providing data encoding and decoding in communication protocol design especially for Wireless Sensor Networks and Internet of Things.