Glossary


Open Standard

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Identification

Open Standard

Definitions/Uses

2000
Reference /Krechmer, 1998/ The Principles of the Open Standards

Definition/
Use The principles of Open Standards:

1. Openness
All stakeholders may participate in the standards development process.
2. Consensus
All interests are discussed and agreement found, no domination.
3. Due Process
Balloting and an appeals process may be used to find solution.
4. Open IPR
Holders of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) must identify themselves during the standards development process.

5. Open World
Same standard for the same function, world-wide.
6. Open Access
All may access committee documents, drafts and completed standards.
7. Open Meeting
All may participate in standards development meetings.
8. On-going Support
Standards are supported until user interest ceases rather than when provider interest declines.
9. Open Interfaces
Interfaces allow additional functions, public or proprietary.
10. Open Use
Low or no charge for IPR necessary to implement an accredited standard.

2000
Reference	/Krechmer, 1998/ The Principles of the Open Standards
Definition/ Use	The principles of Open Standards: 1. Openness All stakeholders may participate in the standards development process. 2. Consensus All interests are discussed and agreement found, no domination. 3. Due Process Balloting and an appeals process may be used to find solution. 4. Open IPR Holders of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) must identify themselves during the standards development process. 5. Open World Same standard for the same function, world-wide. 6. Open Access All may access committee documents, drafts and completed standards. 7. Open Meeting All may participate in standards development meetings. 8. On-going Support Standards are supported until user interest ceases rather than when provider interest declines. 9. Open Interfaces Interfaces allow additional functions, public or proprietary. 10. Open Use Low or no charge for IPR necessary to implement an accredited standard.

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