WD: Generic Sensor API

Generic Sensor API

https://www.w3.org/TR/2016/WD-generic-sensor-20160830/

Abstract

 

This specification defines a framework for exposing sensor data to the Open Web Platform in a consistent way. It does so by defining a blueprint for writing specifications of concrete sensors along with an abstract Sensor interface that can be extended to accommodate different sensor types. 

Status of the Document

 

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This document was published by the Device and Sensors Working Group as a Working Draft. This document is intended to become a W3C Recommendation. The Device and Sensors Working Group is seeking wide review on this document. 

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