Zigbee Alliance announces dotdot- universal IoT language
Zigbee联盟发布物联网通用语言dotdot

January 4, 2017 – The zigbee alliance announced dotdot — the universal language for the IoT, making it possible for smart objects to work together on any network. Members of the zigbee alliance and Thread Group will also showcase the first demonstrations of dotdot devices running over Thread’s IP-based networks.

2017年1月4日消息——Zigbee联盟公布了物联网通用语言——dotdot，实现智能设备能够在任何网络上协同工作。Zigbee联盟和Thread Group成员还将首次演示在Thread IP网络上运行的dotdot设备。  

“dotdot represents the next chapter in the zigbee alliance’s continued commitment to create and evolve open standards for the smart networks in our homes, businesses and neighborhoods,” said Tobin Richardson, zigbee alliance President and CEO. “The application layer that is the core language of zigbee devices has driven significant growth in the IoT. Recognizing the opportunity to multiply that growth for members and the industry, market leaders within the alliance have come together to transform it into a universal language for the IoT, making it available to everyone, everywhere, across their network of choice.”

ZigBee联盟主席兼行政总裁Tobin Richardson说：“创建和发展家庭、商业和小区智能网络的开放标准是Zigbee联盟的长期承诺，dotdot则开启了这一承诺的新篇章。作为Zigbee设备的核心语言，应用层推动了物联网的极大成长。联盟中的市场领导者认识到这是联盟成员和产业加速成长的机会，合力将其转化为物联网通用语言，使每个人能够随时随地在其选择的网络中使用。”

Most IoT devices don’t speak the same language even if they use the same wireless technology. The result is an Internet of Things that is often a patchwork of translations, adding complexity for developers and limiting users to single-vendor systems. The solution lies in a common language between all IoT devices on any network, giving developers a common platform to innovate on, and users the freedom to choose products that work for them. Today’s zigbee devices speak a common language. With dotdot, that language – the application layer at the heart of zigbee technology – can be applied across other IoT networks. While others are addressing this challenge with new protocols still being drafted, or single-vendor solutions, dotdot is an open, mature technology supported by the zigbee alliance’s 400+ strong global membership and a diverse supply chain. This offers developers flexibility and speed in building their products and business today.

大部分物联网设备不用同一种语言，即使它们使用同样的无线技术。这就导致物联网常常沦为各种转换的拼凑，为开发人员增加了复杂性，而且将用户局限于单一供应商系统。该解决方案基于任何网络上所有物联网设备之间的通用语言，为开发人员提供了一个通用的创新平台，使用户能够自由选择适合他们的产品。目前的Zigbee设备使用一种通用语言。有了dotdot，该语言——Zigbee技术核心的应用层，就可以应用于其他的物联网网络。尽管其他解决方案利用仍在起草的新协议或单一供应商解决方案来应对这一挑战，但dotdot是一项开放、成熟的技术，得到了ZigBee联盟400多个强大的全球成员和多样化供应链的支持。这就为现在的开发人员开发产品和业务提高了灵活性和速度。

“Silicon Labs and our customers have succeeded in the IoT because of the scalability of zigbee’s interoperability technology,” said Skip Ashton, VP of Software at Silicon Labs, a leading provider of silicon, software and system solutions for the IoT. “We’ve seen a significant increase in the adoption of zigbee as developers recognize their investment in the established zigbee market today will enable them to expand into new markets via dotdot.”

物联网硅、软件及系统解决方案领先提供商Silicon Labs软件副总裁Skip Ashton表示：“得益于Zigbee互操作性技术的可扩充性，Silicon Labs和我们的客户已经在物联网领域取得成功。我们发现Zigbee的应用显著增加，因为开发者意识到，他们目前对既有Zigbee市场的投资，将使他们能够透过dotdot开拓新市场。”

The zigbee alliance will be announcing more details about dotdot, including specifications, certification, and logo program, as 2017 progresses. Because dotdot is built on zigbee’s application layer and zigbee is a part of the dotdot family, the best way to get involved — and get to market today — is to start building zigbee products. Companies and developers interested in getting early access or participating in dotdot’s development, can join the zigbee alliance by visiting zigbee.org.

Zigbee联盟将在2017年公布dotdot的更多细节，包括规格、认证和标志方案。由于dotdot建构于Zigbee的应用层，而Zigbee是dotdot家族的一部分，现在参与并推向市场的最佳方式是开始切入Zigbee产品。有兴趣获得提早应用或者参与dotdot开发的公司和开发者，可以访问Zigbee.org加入Zigbee联盟。