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3.1.2 object [ITU-T Y.2002]: An intrinsic representation of an entity that is described at an
appropriate level of abstraction in terms of its attributes and functions.
NOTE 1 – An object is characterized by its behaviour. An object is distinct from any other object. An object
interacts with its environment including other objects at its interaction points. An object is informally said to
perform functions and offer services (an object which makes a function available is said to offer a service).
For modelling purposes, these functions and services are specified in terms of the behaviour of the object and
of its interfaces. An object can perform more than one function. A function can be performed by the
cooperation of several objects.
NOTE 2 – Objects include terminal devices (e.g., used by a person to access the network such as mobile
phones, Personal computers, etc.), remote monitoring devices (e.g., cameras, sensors, etc.), information
devices (e.g., content delivery server), products, contents, and resources.
3.1.3 ubiquitous networking [ITU-T Y.2002]: The ability for persons and/or devices to access
services and communicate while minimizing technical restrictions regarding where, when and how
these services are accessed, in the context of the service(s) subscribed to.
NOTE – Although technical restrictions to access services and communicate may be minimized, other
constraints such as regulatory, national, provider and environmental constraints may impose further
restrictions.

3.2 Term defined in this Recommendation

None.

4 Abbreviations and acronyms
This Recommendation uses the following abbreviations and acronyms:

ANI Application to Network Interface
API Application Programming Interface

BT Bio Technology
CT Content Technology

ID Identifier
IdM Identity Management

IP Internet Protocol
IT Information Technology

ITS Intelligent Transportation System
LAN Local Area Network

LTE Long Term Evolution
NGN Next Generation Network

NT Nano Technology
PC Personal Computer
PDA Personal Digital Assistant

QoE Quality of Experience

QoS Quality of Service
RFID Radio Frequency Identifier
UNI User to Network Interface

558 Rec. ITU-T Y.4404/Y.2062 (03/2012)