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An arbitrary, user-defined data blob that describes the device's current status. Device state data can be structured or unstructured. It flows only in the device-to-cloud direction.
An arbitrary, user-defined data blob used to modify a device's settings. Configuration data can be structured or unstructured. It flows only in the cloud-to-device direction.
A device container with shared properties. You register a device with a service (like ClearBlade IoT Core) to manage it.
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A device manager registers devices with the service , so you can monitor and configure them.
MQTT and HTTP protocol bridges are used by devices to connect to the Google Cloud Platform.
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