ISO/IEC 29341-6-15:2008

Overview

ISO/IEC 29341-6-15:2008 - "Information technology - UPnP Device Architecture - Part 6-15: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Device Control Protocol - Temperature Sensor Service" defines a UPnP-compliant service template for temperature sensors used in HVAC and building-control environments. It standardizes how temperature sensor devices expose readings, identify their intended application, and present a user-friendly name over an ad-hoc or managed IP network using the UPnP Device Architecture 1.0.

Key topics and technical requirements

• ServiceType: Identifies the service as urn:schemas-upnp-org:service:TemperatureSensor:1.
• State variables: Standardized variables include:
  • Application (i4) - intended application for the sensor (allowed value list defined in the standard).
  • CurrentTemperature (numeric) - sensor reading in degrees Celsius (allowed value range specified).
  • Name (string) - user-friendly sensor name.
• Actions: Defines a set of control actions for interacting with the sensor, including:
  • SetApplication / GetApplication
  • GetCurrentTemperature
  • GetName / SetName
  • Support for vendor-defined non-standard actions is allowed (with guidance).
• Eventing & moderation: Specifies an event model and rules for when state changes are advertised to subscribers, enabling real-time monitoring and event-driven automation.
• XML Service Description & Testing: Provides an XML service description template and test provisions to ensure interoperable implementations.
• Theory of operation: Describes expected behavior, relationships among state variables and actions, and common error codes for robust integration.

Practical applications

• Smart home and residential HVAC systems - uniform interfacing for thermostats and temperature sensors.
• Commercial building automation and energy management - consistent temperature reporting for zoning, control, and analytics.
• IoT device manufacturers - integration of UPnP temperature sensors for plug-and-play discovery and control.
• Systems integrators and software developers - building controller software, dashboards, and monitoring tools that interoperate across vendors.

Who should use this standard

• HVAC hardware designers and sensor manufacturers seeking UPnP compliance.
• Firmware and middleware developers implementing UPnP services on embedded devices.
• Building automation integrators and facility managers aiming for vendor-neutral deployments.
• Application developers creating user interfaces, control logic, or analytics that consume temperature data.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 29341-6-15 is part of the ISO/IEC 29341 UPnP architecture series (Universal Plug and Play). Relevant adjacent parts include HVAC device and service parts (e.g., HVAC_System, TemperatureSetpoint, SetpointSchedule) for full HVAC control solutions.

Keywords: ISO/IEC 29341-6-15:2008, UPnP Temperature Sensor Service, HVAC, UPnP Device Architecture, TemperatureSensor:1, IoT, building automation.