manufacturerdefined
Manufacturerdefined refers to data fields, features, or capabilities that are defined by the device or software manufacturer rather than by an external standard. Such definitions enable vendor-specific extensions that broaden functionality beyond what is covered by universal specifications.
In practice, manufacturerdefined elements may appear as special data fields in file formats, USB descriptors, hardware
Because they are not standardized, manufacturerdefined features can hamper interoperability. Software intended to run across multiple
In governance, manufacturerdefined data typically lives alongside official standards, with the onus on the vendor to