Open Source Software compliance in Panasonic
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This document discusses Panasonic's approach to open source software (OSS) compliance over four stages: 1) Initial stage from 2000-2005 when Panasonic first began incorporating Linux and developed initial guidelines. 2) Build & stable stage from 2006-2014 when Panasonic expanded Linux use and built out their OSS compliance process. 3) Stagnation stage from 2015-2017 when engagement decreased. 4) Rebuild stage from 2018-present where Panasonic renewed focus through improved communication, continued process improvements, and sustainability efforts. The key is coordination between engineering and legal with collaboration beyond Panasonic.
Open Source Software compliance in Panasonic
- 1. 1 Open Source Software compliance in Panasonic Sep 27th, 2019 Panasonic Corporation Shinsuke Kato kato.shinsuke@jp.panasonic.com
- 2. 2 Who am I? • I was a Software Engineer for Panasonic Corporation, where I helped Panasonic R&D improve Linux for use in Panasonic's products. (Linux, Android) • I have been working with Linux and OSS compliance in Panasonic for over 15 years. • For OSS compliance – I have presented seminars on OSS compliance in Panasonic. – I provide advice on OSS compliance.
- 3. OSS Compliance in Panasonic • Initial stage ( 2000 ~ 2005 ) • Build & Stable ( 2006 ~ 2014 ) • Stagnation stage ( 2015 ~ 2017 ) • Rebuild stage ( 2018 ~ ) 33
- 4. OSS Compliance activity in Panasonic Initial Stage ( 2000 ~ 2005 ) 44
- 5. 5 Development of Linux OS products Development of products incorporating Linux OS since 200X “Guidelines for the development and use of Linux based products” ( First edition March 2002 ) Based on the advice from “outside expert”
- 6. 6 The first step of OSS Compliance Activity ・ Set up software download site ・ Check description of Instruction Manuals ・ Display GPL/LGPL’s terms in certain Products Engineers and Legal people read license terms and determine what we should do “one by one” based on heated discussion.
- 7. OSS Compliance activity in Panasonic Build & Stable ( 2006 ~ 2014 ) 77
- 8. Change in OSS circumstances 88
- 9. 9 Linux Devices In Panasonic TOUGHPAD Smart Phone BizPad Communication viewerIn-Flight Entertainment Blu-ray Disc/DVD Recorder Digital Video Camera Home Theater Wearable Camera It was difficult to do OSS compliance one by one Smart TV Box
- 10. Change in OSS circumstances • Android 10 • Expansion of “OSS Project”
- 12. Quick Introduction of Panasonic A Better Life, A Better World B C DA Personal care Healthcare Housing industry Community Aviation Automobiles Your Home Your Community Your Journey Your Car CloudCloud Your Business Consumer Electronics Panasonic Corporation Distribution Retailing 12
- 13. Quick Introduction of Panasonic A Better Life, A Better World Personal care Healthcare Housing industry Community Aviation Automobiles Your Home Your Community Your Journey Your Car CloudCloud Your Business Consumer Electronics Panasonic Corporation Distribution Retailing Each company has a responsibility to their business. Business transaction : B2B, B2C, B2B2C 13 B C DA
- 14. Panasonic Corporation 14 Process (as a recommended one) IP & LegalEngineer EngineersEngineers Engineers Engineers DA B C
- 15. Panasonic Corporation 15 Process (as a recommended one) IP & LegalEngineer IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process B C DA
- 16. 16 Software Management Committee Established on January 2012 to take coordinated actions as to management of major software (including OSS) １. Committee consists of representatives of Engineers, IP and Legal 2. Leader ＜Corporate Level ＞ Director (Software Promotion Officer) 3. Committee’s role ＜Business Division Level＞ ① Promote process to check compliance ② Consulting activities
- 18. a boilerplate contract • when make a contract with 3rd party, write the condition to use OSS 18
- 19. the list of OSS licenses • make the list about the main OSS licenses (more than 200) the license describe about – the copyright notice? – the distribution of the source code? – etc. 19
- 20. OSS check list • the sample of OSS check list – Business Divisions modify and use 20 • the timing to use – when product planning – start to develop – under development – before the release Put into the process better suited for the each field of development
- 21. OSS Compliance activity in Panasonic Stagnation Stage ( 2015 ~ 2017 ) 2121
- 22. Panasonic Corporation 22 Process (as a recommended one) IP & LegalEngineer IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process B C DA
- 23. Panasonic Corporation 23 Process (as a recommended one) IP & LegalEngineer IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process B C DA
- 24. Panasonic Corporation 24 IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process B C DA •To know was decreasing •To share was decreasing •To act was decreasing
- 25. OSS Compliance activity in Panasonic Rebuild Stage ( 2018 ~ ) 2525
- 26. Panasonic Corporation 26 IP & LegalEngineer IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process IP & LegalEngineer Process B C DA
- 27. • To communicate with outside – attend to the OSS conference – be a platinum member of OpenChain project – collaborate with OSS comunity • To continue – appeal our activity to the management regularly • issue and solution • organization and person – improve the activity • process, tools, organization 2727
- 28. Looking back • think sustainability – recognized by the management – have a budget – improve by ourselves • set and take over – person is important – Engineer, Legal, IP, and more • act with the development for the OSS – Now, not done 2828
- 29. 29 Conclusion The important factors for OSS Compliance: ・ Coordination between Engineering Dept. And Legal Dept. But, OSS Compliance is a still tough topic for a single company. Collaboration with other companies and interested parties is important.
- 30. 30 Thank you ! e-mail address kato.shinsuke@jp.panasonic.com