Definition of Abstract syntax notation one

Telecommunication Standard Terms
abstract syntax notation one (ASN.1)
standard , flexible method that (a) describes data structures for representing, encoding, transmitting, and decoding data, (b) provides a set of formal rules for describing the structure of objects independent of machine-specific encoding techniques, (c) is a formal network -management Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP ) language that uses human-readable notation and a compact, encoded representation of the same information used in communications protocols, and (d) is a precise, formal notation that removes ambiguities. (188 )

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Abstract Syntax Notation One Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

Internetworking Terms
Abstract Syntax Notation One
The language used by the OSI protocols for describing abstract syntax. This language is also used to encode SNMP packets. ASN.1 is defined in ISO documents 8824.2 and 8825.2. See also: Basic Encoding Rules.


Abstract Syntax Notation One Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Abstract Syntax Notation One
In telecommunications and computer networking, Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1) is a standard and flexible notation that describes data structures for representing, encoding, transmitting, and decoding data. It provides a set of formal rules for describing the structure of objects that are independent of machine-specific encoding techniques and is a precise, formal notation that removes ambiguities.

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