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AllJoyn
Developer(s)
Initial release21 December 2013; 10 years ago (2013-12-21)
Stable release
16.10 / 1 December 2016; 8 years ago (2016-12-01)
Written in
Operating systemLinux, Windows, Mac, FreeRTOS, Android, IOS[1]
LicenseApache 2.0 License
Websiteallseenalliance.org Edit this at Wikidata

AllJoyn is an open source software framework that allows compatible devices and applications to find each other, communicate and collaborate across the boundaries of product category, platform, brand, and connection type. Originally the AllSeen Alliance promoted the project, from 2013 until 2016 when the alliance merged with the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF).[2] In 2018 the source code became hosted by GitHub.[3]

History

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The AllJoyn technology was promoted by Qualcomm in 2011.[4] In December 2013, Qualcomm signed over the source code and trademark to the Linux Foundation with the creation of the AllSeen Alliance.[5][6] The alliance promoted interoperability for the Internet of things, and a number of consumer brands signed on including LG, Sharp Corporation, Haier, Panasonic, Sony,[7] Electrolux,[8] Sears and Arçelik.[9] Other members included Silicon Image, Cisco, TP-Link, Canary, Changhong, Two Bulls,[10] Affinegy,[11] doubleTwist, Fon, Harman, HTC, LIFX, Liteon, Muzzley, Onbiron,[12] Sproutling, Microsoft,[13] and Wilocity[14]

On 10 October 2016, the AllSeen Alliance merged with the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF). OCF sponsored both the IoTivity and AllJoyn open source projects at the Linux Foundation. The expanded OCF board of directors consisted of executives from Electrolux, Arçelik A.S., ARRIS International plc, CableLabs, Canon, Cisco, GE Digital, Haier, Intel, LG Electronics, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Samsung, and Technicolor SA.[15][16] Within the merging process, the project's license was changed to the Apache License 2.0.

Source code was located in the AllJoyn project repositories until the end of 2017.[17] In 2018, development ended after the source and documentation were copied to GitHub.[3]

Technology

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AllJoyn provided a core system services for interoperability among connected products and software applications across manufacturers to create dynamic proximal networks[18] using a D-Bus message bus.[19] Qualcomm has led development of this open source project, and first presented it at the Mobile World Congress 2011.[20] Unity Technologies has provided the 'AllJoyn Unity Extension' packaged with the AllJoyn SDK release 2.3.6 and above.[21] Original equipment manufacturer and original design manufacturer partners included Foxconn, Technicolor, LG Innotek, LeTV, and Xiaomi.[22]

The AllJoyn software framework and core system services let compatible devices and applications find each other, communicate and collaborate across the boundaries of product category, platform, brand, and connection type. Target devices include those in the fields of Connected Home, Smart TV, Smart Audio, Broadband Gateways, and Automotive.[23] The communication layer (and thus hardware requirements) was limited to Wi-Fi.[24]

The system used the client–server model to organize itself. For example, a light could be a "producer" (server) and a switch a "consumer" (client).[25] Each "producer" on the network has an XML file called introspection that is used to advertise the device's abilities and what it can be asked to do.[25]

It is possible to extend the AllJoyn framework's capabilities by bridging other protocols. Microsoft has added a technology called Device System Bridge that allows devices using home or building protocols such as Z-Wave and BACnet to appear on an AllJoyn network.[25] Microsoft integrated the AllJoyn runtime (standard client) and Router Node service in Windows 10, however, retired it in its successor Windows 11 as of Version 24H2,[26] meaning it will be removed in a future version.

The system had technology for audio streaming to multiple device sinks in a synchronized way.[27]

AllJoyn provided services that could be integrated with its core, such as onboarding, configuration, notification, and control panel.[28] The Lighting Service Framework (LSF) service was integrated into the common device model service.[29]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "AllJoyn Supported Platforms". Archived from the original on 11 March 2016.
  2. ^ "OCF - AllSeen Alliance Merges with Open Connectivity Foundation to Accelerate the Internet of Things". Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF). 10 October 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Welcome to the AllJoyn Open Source Project Home Page". GitHub repository. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  4. ^ Bill Ray (19 September 2011). "Qualcomm showing signs of turning soft with age: New hardware hard to see at annual show'n'tell". The Register. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Enabling the Internet of Everything". Promotional web site. Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  6. ^ Bill Ray (10 December 2013). "Open source bods magic up Qualcomm tech to unlock Internet of Things: New alliance AllSeen all a-quiver over AllJoyn". The Register. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Sony joins Qualcomm's AllJoyn platform as smart home race heats up". 8 September 2014.
  8. ^ "Electrolux Joins the AllSeen Alliance as a Premier Member". Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  9. ^ "Arçelik Joins the AllSeen Alliance as Premier Member". Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  10. ^ "Two Bulls joins the AllSeen Alliance - Two Bulls - Immersive mobile experiences". Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  11. ^ Miller, Mary (10 December 2019). "NISC Product Roadmaps at the MIC". National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC). Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  12. ^ "AllSeen Alliance Adds Eight Members to Advance Open IoT Ecosystem | AllSeen Alliance". allseenalliance.org. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  13. ^ "Microsoft Implementing AllJoyn into Windows 10 to Support IoT Interoperability".
  14. ^ "The AllSeen Alliance launches as a standard for the internet of things". 10 December 2013. Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  15. ^ Allseen Alliance merges open connectivity foundation Archived 4 April 2017 at the Wayback Machine AllSeen Alliance Merges with Open Connectivity Foundation to Accelerate the Internet of Things
  16. ^ "Open Source IoT Standards IoTivity and AllJoyn Merge". The Security Ledger. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  17. ^ "AllJoyn Git". Archived from the original on 7 February 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  18. ^ "About AllJoyn". Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Peer-to-Peer Technology: Driving Innovative User Experiences in Mobile" (PDF). oreillystatic.com.
  20. ^ "Alljoyn: El "P2P" de Qualcomm (spanish language)". Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
  21. ^ "Unity Extension for AllJoyn™". Archived from the original on 8 March 2013.
  22. ^ "Android powers Qualcomm into Smart TV segment". 5 November 2013.
  23. ^ "AllJoyn Industry Impact Statement". Archived from the original on 28 March 2014.
  24. ^ "AllJoyn FAQ q.#9". Archived from the original on 8 March 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  25. ^ a b c "AllJoyn: Building Universal Windows Apps that Discover, Connect, and Interact with Other Devices and Cloud Services Using AllJoyn". Channel 9. Microsoft. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  26. ^ mestew (1 October 2024). "What's new in Windows 11 Enterprise long-term servicing channel (LTSC) 2024". learn.microsoft.com. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  27. ^ "Audio Streaming". allseenalliance.org. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  28. ^ "API guide". Archived from the original on 24 February 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  29. ^ "TSC:connected_lighting [wiki]". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
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