OBJECTIVES
The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), with leaders across multiple industries, will define the connectivity requirements to improve interoperability between the billions of devices making up the Internet of Things (IoT). OCF will deliver a specification, an open source implementation and a certification program ensuring interoperability regardless of form factor, operating system, service provider or transport technology creating a "Network of Everything". The OCF invites the industry to participate in this effort as it brings together companies from diverse markets including: Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Enterprise, Healthcare, Home Automation, Industrial and Wearables, amongst others.
Read below for information on UPnP certification for OCF Members and Non-Members.
OCF MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS
Diamond Member Benefits (Annual Dues: $150,000 USD)
*Requires 3/4 affirmative vote of current Directors appointed by Diamond Members
- Board of Director representative appointment eligibility
- Eligible to have a representative appointed or elected as an Officer of the organization
- Eligible to participate and Chair in the Working Groups and Task Groups
- Eligible to seek OCF and UPnP certification of products and/or services
- Eligible to use the organization's trademarks in connection with Member's certified products and/or services
Platinum Member Benefits (Annual Dues: Tiered from $10,000 to $60,000 USD**)
** determined by the number of full time employees of the Applicant at the time of application and subject to change on renewal based upon changes in the number of full time employees
- Eligible to have a representative elected to the Board of Directors
- Eligible to have a representative appointed or elected as an Officer of the organization
- Eligible to participate and Chair in the Work Groups and Task Groups
- Eligible to seek OCF and UPnP certification of products and/or services
- Eligible to use the organization's trademarks in connection with Member's certified products and/or services
Gold Member Benefits (Annual Dues: Tiered from $2,000 to $10,000 USD**)
** determined by the number of full time employees of the Applicant at the time of application and subject to change on renewal based upon changes in the number of full time employees
- Eligible to participate in a non-voting capacity in Work Groups
- Eligible to lead and participate in Task Groups in a non-voting capacity
- Eligible to seek OCF and UPnP certification of products and/or services
- Eligible to use the organization's trademarks in connection with Member's certified products and/or services
Nonprofit Educational Gold Member Benefits (One time fee: $1,000 USD***)
***Membership tier for non-profit educational organizations.
- Eligible to participate in a non-voting capacity in Work Group and Task Groups
- Eligible to seek OCF and UPnP certification of products and/or services
- Eligible to use the organization's trademarks in connection with Member's certified products and/or services
Adopter Member Benefits (Annual Dues: $0 USD)
- Eligible to have read only rights for members-only materials
- Eligible to seek OCF and UPnP certification of products and/or services
- NOTE: Adopter members may not participate in email discussions, calls or face-to-face meetings of the Members (except for the limited right to attend the plenary sessions of the annual meeting of the Members)
JOINING THE OCF IS EASY.
1. Review the Membership Documents.
- OCF Diamond-Platinum-Gold Membership Agreement
- OCF Individual Membership Agreement
- OCF Nonprofit Educational Gold Membership Agreement
- OCF Adopter Membership Agreement
- Open Connectivity Foundation Bylaws
- Open Connectivity Foundation IPR Policy
- Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Amendment for Name Change
2. Submit a Signed Membership Agreement to admin@openconnectivity.org.
3. Remit the annual dues payment to OCF that is applicable for your membership level.
4. Begin participating!
For any questions on the benefits or processing of membership applications, please contact us.
CERTIFY UPNP DEVICES
Effective January 1, 2016, UPnP Forum assigned their assets to OCF. Membership in UPnP Forum is no longer available, but UPnP certification is managed by OCF and the below options are available.
OCF Membership
Companies that join OCF as a member per the instructions above can certify UPnP devices at no additional cost, but must sign the UPnP Certification Testing and Licensing Agreement (CTLA). Sign and return a scanned copy to admin@openconnectivity.org.
Non-Member Licensee
Companies that do not join OCF can become a Non-Member Licensee under the UPnP Certification Testing and Licensing Agreement (CTLA). Companies must complete the UPnP Certification Testing and Licensing Agreement (CTLA), the Application Form and pay the annual licensing fee ($5,000 USD). Payment instructions can be found on the application. To request an invoice or wire transfer details, contact admin@openconnectivity.org.
Companies authorized to certify UPnP devices can access the UPnP Certification Test Tool and submit devices for UPnP® certification here.