Generalized Capability Principles

This document introduces a framework for capability modeling based on the specification and refinement principles established in ITU-T G.7711 Annex G (also previously published as ONF TR-512.7. See latest G.7711 release) and the modeling boundaries work documented in draft-davis-netmod-modelling-boundaries. The framework defines how component–system capabilities can be explicitly described and refined via a process of pruning, refactoring, and occurrence formation. These capability definitions can target detailed operational considerations, system interactions, licensing, abstract product declarations, or sales and marketing. The framework supports modular, layered, and fractal declarations of networked behavior, and provides a foundation for a suite of future IETF drafts aligned with ongoing work on photonic plug manifests, entitlement/licensing, IVY equipment modeling, energy/thermal considerations and related domains.