HTML Device Tags to Control Operational Features of Devices in an Internet of Things

摘要

A web browser executes on a device that has controllable operational features, such as sensor, actuator, and process-related features, and that is connected to other devices via a network. The web browser receives a HyperText Markup Language (HTML) document including HTML device tags. Each of the HTML device tags includes a command configured to control a corresponding one of the operational features of the device. The web browser determines, based on each HTML device tag, the command therein to control the corresponding operational feature. The web browser issues the determined command to the corresponding operational feature so as to control the operational feature.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
at a web browser configured to execute on a device that has controllable operational features and is configured to connect to other devices via a network:
receiving a HyperText Markup Language (HTML) document including HTML device tags each including a command configured to control a corresponding one of the operational features;determining, based on each HTML device tag, the command therein to control the corresponding operational feature; andissuing the determined command to the corresponding operational feature so as to control the operational feature.