Overview
ISO/IEC 29341-9-2:2008 defines the control protocol for scanner devices within the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Architecture. This international standard specifies how a network-based scanner device, potentially equipped with an optional feeder and minimal front panel, should be configured and managed across diverse networks. The standard supports flexible and interoperable connectivity, making it possible for intelligent appliances, wireless devices, and PCs to communicate and perform image scanning tasks over home, office, or public networks.
This document is part of the broader ISO/IEC 29341 series, which establishes comprehensive standards for peer-to-peer, pervasive network connectivity. ISO/IEC 29341-9-2:2008 enables ad-hoc and unmanaged network environments to facilitate easy-to-use, standards-based interactions between networked scanning devices and client systems.
Key Topics
- Device Model: Defines the attributes of a compliant scanner device under the UPnP Device Architecture, including required and optional services such as Scan, Feeder, and ExternalActivity.
- Service Components:
- Scan Service: Core functionality enabling network control over scanning operations, allowing either automatic or manual page scanning.
- Feeder Service (Optional): Permits configuration and control of a document feeder, supporting operations like page loading and ejection for multi-page scanning.
- ExternalActivity Service (Optional): Allows integration with simple device front panels, facilitating user-initiated events (e.g., push button actions).
- Interoperability: Ensures that compliant devices, such as network scanners, can work seamlessly with other UPnP standards-based devices and services.
- XML Device Templates: Establishes baseline XML schema definitions for device and service descriptions, ensuring discoverability and control within UPnP networks.
Applications
ISO/IEC 29341-9-2:2008 is crucial for stakeholders developing or integrating network-enabled scanner devices. Its practical applications include:
- Home Networks: Enables users to operate scanners across various PCs and smart devices, simplifying image acquisition and document management in connected environments.
- Small Business Environments: Offers small enterprises easy installation and transparent operation of multiple scanners, facilitating secure and efficient workflow without complex configuration.
- Public and Commercial Spaces: Integrates scanning solutions in settings like libraries, business centers, or co-working spaces, supporting user-friendly access with minimal local technical support.
- IoT and Embedded Systems: Supports manufacturers in designing scanners that can be seamlessly discovered, managed, and controlled within broader Internet of Things ecosystems.
By standardizing scanner device behavior and communication, ISO/IEC 29341-9-2:2008 helps organizations and OEMs achieve interoperability, reduce development costs, and offer reliable support for a wide range of devices.
Related Standards
This standard is a dedicated part of the comprehensive UPnP Device Architecture framework. Key related standards and documents include:
- ISO/IEC 29341-1: UPnP Device Architecture - General overview and foundational principles for all devices and services.
- ISO/IEC 29341-9-1: Imaging Device Control Protocol - Printer Device, covering network printer management.
- ISO/IEC 29341-9-10, 9-11, 9-12, and 9-13: Detailed service specifications for ExternalActivity, Feeder, PrintBasic, and Scan, supporting advanced imaging functionalities.
- UPnP Basic Device and Service Standards: Defines essential devices and services leveraged within imaging and scanning contexts.
- Other ISO/IEC 29341 Parts: Device and service templates for various home and business network equipment and appliances.
Referencing and implementing ISO/IEC 29341-9-2:2008 ensures compliance with established international best practices for networked scanner device integration and guarantees compatibility within the growing ecosystem of smart, connected devices.