ISO/IEC 29341-3-12:2008 PDF

Information technology — UPnP Device Architecture — Part 3-12: Audio Video Device Control Protocol - Content Directory Service

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ISO/IEC 29341-3-12:2008

Information technology — UPnP Device Architecture — Part 3-12: Audio Video Device Control Protocol - Content Directory Service

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Number of pages:: 86
Publication date:: November 28, 2008
Edition:: ISO/IEC IS 29341 edition 1 version 1
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Technical committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1 - Information technology
SKU: ISO/IEC 29341-3-12:2008

Abstract

Overview

ISO/IEC 29341-3-12:2008 (UPnP Audio/Video Device Control Protocol - Content Directory Service) defines a standardized Content Directory Service (CDS) for UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) AV devices. The standard establishes a model, actions, state variables and XML service descriptions that let devices expose and access multimedia content (music, video, images) on peer-to-peer, ad‑hoc or unmanaged networks in homes, small businesses and public spaces.

Key topics and technical requirements

Service model and class hierarchy: formal object/container/item classes and base properties used to represent content libraries and metadata.
State variables and capabilities: definitions such as SystemUpdateID, ContainerUpdateIDs, TransferIDs and search/sort capability descriptors for eventing and synchronization.
Core actions: RPC-style operations including Browse, Search, CreateObject, DestroyObject, UpdateObject, ImportResource, ExportResource, GetSearchCapabilities, GetSortCapabilities, and transfer/control operations (stop, status, progress).
Data formats and XML: service description XML and DIDL-Lite content representation (normative annex) for item metadata and resource URIs.
Theory of operation and usage: informative guidance on browsing/searching, filtering, references, playlist manipulation, file transfer, and vendor metadata extensions.
Eventing, moderation and error handling: event subscription behavior, update moderation, and common error codes for robust interoperability.
Test and conformance: test section to verify service behavior against the specification.

Practical applications and who uses this standard

Device manufacturers (smart TVs, set-top boxes, networked media players, NAS devices): implement CDS to expose media libraries and enable remote browsing/streaming.
Software developers and app builders: create UPnP control points (mobile apps, media controllers) that browse, search and control media playback across devices.
System integrators and OEMs: ensure multi-vendor interoperability for home and small-office media sharing.
Test labs and certification bodies: validate conformance and interoperability of UPnP AV devices.
Enterprise/public deployments: enable consistent content discovery in digital signage, public kiosks and collaborative spaces.

Related standards and keywords

Part of the ISO/IEC 29341 series (UPnP Device Architecture / Audio Video Device Control Protocol)
DIDL-Lite (content metadata format) is specified in the annex
Keywords for discovery: ISO/IEC 29341-3-12, UPnP Content Directory Service, UPnP AV, media server, media renderer, content directory, DIDL-Lite, UPnP Device Architecture

This standard is essential for anyone implementing or integrating UPnP AV services who requires a vendor-neutral approach to media discovery, metadata exchange, and content transfer on local networks.

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Mentioned in the description and other ISO standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Service model and class hierarchy: formal object/container/item classes and base properties used to represent content libraries and metadata.
State variables and capabilities: definitions such as SystemUpdateID, ContainerUpdateIDs, TransferIDs and search/sort capability descriptors for eventing and synchronization.
Core actions: RPC-style operations including Browse, Search, CreateObject, DestroyObject, UpdateObject, ImportResource, ExportResource, GetSearchCapabilities, GetSortCapabilities, and transfer/control operations (stop, status, progress).
Data formats and XML: service description XML and DIDL-Lite content representation (normative annex) for item metadata and resource URIs.
Theory of operation and usage: informative guidance on browsing/searching, filtering, references, playlist manipulation, file transfer, and vendor metadata extensions.
Eventing, moderation and error handling: event subscription behavior, update moderation, and common error codes for robust interoperability.
Test and conformance: test section to verify service behavior against the specification.

Practical applications and who uses this standard

Device manufacturers (smart TVs, set-top boxes, networked media players, NAS devices): implement CDS to expose media libraries and enable remote browsing/streaming.
Software developers and app builders: create UPnP control points (mobile apps, media controllers) that browse, search and control media playback across devices.
System integrators and OEMs: ensure multi-vendor interoperability for home and small-office media sharing.
Test labs and certification bodies: validate conformance and interoperability of UPnP AV devices.
Enterprise/public deployments: enable consistent content discovery in digital signage, public kiosks and collaborative spaces.

Related standards and keywords

Part of the ISO/IEC 29341 series (UPnP Device Architecture / Audio Video Device Control Protocol)
DIDL-Lite (content metadata format) is specified in the annex
Keywords for discovery: ISO/IEC 29341-3-12, UPnP Content Directory Service, UPnP AV, media server, media renderer, content directory, DIDL-Lite, UPnP Device Architecture

ISO/IEC 29341-3-12:2008 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Practical applications and who uses this standard

Related standards and keywords

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Practical applications and who uses this standard

Related standards and keywords

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