RFC 6869 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2013
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
vCard KIND:device
Overview
RFC 6869, “vCard KIND:device”, is a Proposed Standard document published in February 2013 by G. Salgueiro, J. Clarke, P. Saint-Andre. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a value of "device" for the vCard KIND property so that the vCard format can be used to represent computing devices such as appliances, computers, or network elements (e.g., a server, router, switch, printer, sensor, or phone). [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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