IPv6 Industrial Applications

by use of EMIT

Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. Noriaki FujiwaraFeb. 25, 2003

Agenda• What is a killer application with IPv6? • Features of IPv6• Ideal IPv6-based network• Proprietary protocols• Single-protocol or Multi-protocols• Gateway for multi-protocol framework• Open-based and multi-protocol framework • EMIT C/S and EMIT DO• Tele-control SWG and HX• IPv6 application for BA• IPv6 application for Home• Conclusion

What is a killer application?

IPv6 infrastructure has been ready.

Market requires killer applications.

What is a killer application?1. Applications for home users?2. Applications for building automation?

What is a killer application?1. Applications for home users?2. Applications for building automation?

Users have set up PC environment.

Features of IPv6

1. Huge Address Space ----> 4.3×109 (IPv4)>>> 3.4×1038 (IPv6)2. Network Security : ----> IPsec is adapted as a standard module. ----> Secured end-to-end communication3. Plug & Play ----> Auto Address Configuration4. QoS and Real Time Communication ----> Flow-level and Priority-level5. Multicast ----> 1:N Communication6. Mobile IPv6 ----> Mobile device can use the same IPv6 address.

Ideal IPv6-based Network

Building

ApartmentsHomeMobile devices

Remote maintenanceRemote controlRemote monitoringData communication

Remote maintenanceRemote controlRemote monitoringData communication

Center Bi-directionPeer-to-Peer communication

Internet

IP ｖ６

Proprietary protocols

LON

NMAST

SCP

ECHONET

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BA

HOME

LON : Local Operating NetworkNMAST : Proprietary Protocol provided by MEWSCP : Simple Control ProtocolECHONET : Energy Conservation and Homecare Network

Single-protocol or Multi-protocols

Proprietary Protocols

Coexistence of Both protocols

New Internet Protocol

vs.

LONECHONET

NMAST TCP/IPv4 TCP/IPv6SCP

Change of protocol

Merit : SimpleDemerit : difficult to modify

Merit : RealisticDemerit : Development of Gateway

+

Gateway for multi-protocol framework

Bridge for SCP

Bridge for NMAST

Bridge for LON

Bridge for emNet

RouterFor IP device

RouterFor Gateway

Gateway

Internet

TCP/IP

IP Device

IP Device

Non-IP Device

Non-IP Device

Non-IP Device

Non-IP Device

TCP/IP

TCP/IP TCP/IP

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Gateway for non-IP devices

LON : Local Operating NetworkNMAST : Proprietary Protocol provided by MEWSCP : Simple Control Protocol

EMIT（ Embedded Micro Internetworking Technology）EMIT is a software technology to make devices

accessible to Internet.

Open-based & multi-protocol framework

Feature 1 : Low cost communication moduleFeature 2 : Multi-protocols gateway-devices communicationFeature 3 : TCP/IP based communication for clients EMIT

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EMIT C/S Framework

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TCP/IP

TCP/IP

emNet

emMicro

emGateway

Client

Ethernet、 RS485RS232C,Modem

L L

Legacy Protocol

emNet : Protocol for device networking provided emWare

LAN

InternetInternet

F/W

HUB

F/W

L L LI/F

HUBHUB HUB

Control & Monitoringby Local Center

P2Pcommunication

Communication with legacy devices

P2P communicationwithout gateway

Control & Monitoringby Management Centerwith F/W

HUBControl & Monitoring

inside LAN

EMIT DO Framework

LF/W

I/F

Client

Gateway

Device

Legacy-Device

Firewall

I/F Module

EMGEnterprise Device Networkingwith EMG

Organization of IPv6 Promotion Council

Tele-control SWG

Applicable Systems by Tele-control SWG

HX(Home eXchange)

HXHX

Home eXchangeIPv6

DB Center

Client

IPv6

IPv6

IPv6

FridgeAir

Cond.

emNet

Ethernet or Power line

Device

IPv6

GasMeter

WaterMeter

LPG Water

PC

Future Option

Power Meter (future)

MediaConverter

Media Converter

EMIT-enabledDevice

Controller

Circuit Breaker Box

Internet

Home Gateway

Non

IP

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IPv6

IP D

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Devices for utilities Home appliance

Standard Framework for Utilities and other devices with IPv6

Internet

Remote CenterRemote Center

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IPv6 application for BA

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Keyword : 1. Energy Conservation2. Reduction of Maintenance Cost

IPv6IPv6

IPv6

IPv6

IPv6

IPv6

IPv6

IPv6

Ethernet, BACnet

IPv6

Sensor

LON : Local Operating NetworkNMAST : Proprietary Protocol provided by MEWemNet : Protocol for Device networking provided by emWare

IPv6 application for Home

HXHome eXchange

IPv6

DB

Data Center

Client

Internet

IntranetHome

Keyword : 1. Application for Security2. Application for Safety3. Application for Convenience

IPv6

IPv6

IPv6

IPv6

Gateway

Legacy or Power line

Ethernet

Wireless

Legacy

LegacyLegacy

Ethernet

Conclusion

IPv6 infrastructure has been ready.

Market requires killer applications.

Users have set up PC environment.

Makers , SI, Service providers will providecandidates for killer applications with an ability to integrate multi-protocols using IPv6 infrastructure for BA and individual uses.

Keyword : Security, Safety, Energy Conservation