devicesunder

Devicesunder is a term used in technology discussions to describe a proposed, nonstandard framework for organizing and managing groups of interconnected devices that operate within a shared control environment. It is not a formal standard and has no official specification.

Concept and scope: The idea envisions a layered architecture consisting of a device layer (individual sensors and actuators), a hub or gateway layer (local control point), and an orchestration layer (policy, lifecycle, and cross-device coordination). The model emphasizes consistent identity, capabilities, state reporting, provenance, and secure onboarding.

Technical characteristics: Data models centered on identity, type, capabilities; communication over lightweight protocols (MQTT, CoAP); use of JSON or CBOR; emphasis on privacy and security, device attestation, revocation. Interoperability aims through common metadata schemas and optional alignment with existing standards.

Adoption and status: As of now, devicesunder exists mainly as a concept in academic papers and hobbyist discussions. There is no central governance body, no widely adopted certification, and no official registry of compliant devices.

See also: Internet of Things, device management, edge computing.