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Connectivity Framework Contents
CONTENTS
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 8
1.1
Purpose............................................................................................................................... 9
1.2
Scope.................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3
Summary........................................................................................................................... 10
1.4
Structure........................................................................................................................... 11
1.5
Audience........................................................................................................................... 12
1.6
Use................................................................................................................................... 12
1.7
Relationship with Other IIC Documents.............................................................................. 12
2 Connectivity Framework................................................................................................. 14
2.1
IIoT Connectivity Stack Model............................................................................................ 14
2.2
Architectural Role.............................................................................................................. 16
2.3
Key Architectural Qualities................................................................................................ 17
2.3.1
Performance...................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.2
Scalability........................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.3
Reliability........................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.4
Resilience........................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.5
Security.............................................................................................................................. 18
2.3.6
Longevity............................................................................................................................ 19
2.3.7
Integration and interoperability........................................................................................ 20
2.3.8
Operation........................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.9
Safety................................................................................................................................. 20
3 Connectivity Reference Architecture............................................................................... 21
3.1
IIoT Connectivity Challenge................................................................................................ 21
3.2
Connectivity Core Standards.............................................................................................. 22
3.3
Core Gateways.................................................................................................................. 23
3.4
Core Standards Criteria...................................................................................................... 25
4 Connectivity Framework Layer........................................................................................ 27
4.1
Core Functions................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.1
Data Resource Model........................................................................................................ 28
4.1.2
ID and Addressing.............................................................................................................. 28
4.1.3
Data Type System.............................................................................................................. 28
4.1.4
Data Resource Lifecycle( CRUD)........................................................................................ 29
4.1.5
State Management............................................................................................................ 29
4.1.6
Publish-Subscribe.............................................................................................................. 29
4.1.7
Request-Reply.................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.8
Discovery........................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.9
Exception Handling............................................................................................................ 30
4.1.10
Data Quality of Service( QoS)............................................................................................ 30
4.1.11
Data Security...................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.12
API...................................................................................................................................... 32
4.1.13
Governance........................................................................................................................ 32
4.2
Typical Considerations....................................................................................................... 33
4.2.1
System Architecture Considerations................................................................................. 33
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