Experimental bridge LonWorks©UPnP™1.0

Abstract

This paper describes an experimental software bridge that exposes LONWORKS devices as UPnP devices to UPnP con- trol 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 de- sign 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 DimmableLight v.0.9.