【英文资料】UPnP Implementers Corporation Update.pptVIP

Members and Devices About 40 UIC Members 101 certified devices 75 Internet Gateway Devices 1 WLAN Access Point 25 AV Devices 9 Media Renderers 16 Media Servers Presence on store shelves in North America, Europe, and Asia Well over a million of UPnP? enabled devices shipped -- All major IGD vendors now include UPnP support Cisco-LinkSys, D-Link, NETGEAR, Thomson, Accton, SMC UIC’s Opportunities for Growth Number of UPnP? standards is increasing Forum membership is increasing Market share of certified gateways and AV devices is increasing UIC message is being broadcast more More UIC presence at events trade shows UIC press releases/newsletters Call to Action Join the UPnP? Forum Join the UIC Protect and promote the UPnP? logo Foundation of the Connected Home UPnP? Implementers Corporation Update UPnP? Implementers Corporation (UIC) Goals Manage the UPnP? certification process Own and protect the UPnP? technology logo UPnP? is a certification mark of the UPnP? Implementers Corporation What is the UIC? A legal corporation Own the logo Protect the logo Manage the certification process as a “business” (can enter into legal agreements, have a bank account, etc.) Non-profit status Managed by a Board of Directors (BOD) BOD is composed of individuals from different companies Companies are Steering Committee companies How does the UIC relate to the UPnP Forum? UPnP Forum: Is an unincorporated entity Selects the standards to be written Develops and approves the UPnP standards UIC: Certifies devices that implement correctly the complete standard adopted by the UPnP Forum Why not have the Forum certify devices? UIC is an independent corporation Certification is performed by a third party “Layer” of confidentiality BOD has duty to maintain objectivity UIC Structure UIC composed of 6 Board members from 6 different companies UIC has an independent Executive Director and administration / management company that : Certifies devices Manages finances (collects annual