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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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