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and smart barcodes. The Electronic Product Code (ePC) is a numbering scheme
that can provide unique identification for physical objects, assemblies
and systems. Information is not stored directly within the code - rather,
the code serves as a reference for networked (or Internet-based) information.
In other words, the code is an "address" - it tells a computer
where it should go to find information on the Internet. The ePC requires
relatively few parameters to determine its design: Number of bits - i.e.,
How much information is needed to provide a unique identity to every single
product manufactured, sold and consumed in the global supply chain? Bit
"partitions" - i.e., What is the best way to organize - or "break
up" - the numbers/figures so that we achieve as many unique combinations
as possible, while also expediting Internet searches?
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The Product Markup Language (PML) is a standard "language"
for describing physical objects. It will be based on the eXtensible Markup
Language (XML). Today, HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the common language
on which most websites are based, allowing individuals to surf the Internet
from their desktops. Where HTML tells a computer how information should
be displayed (e.g., what color and size it should be) - XML goes a step
further, telling the computer what kind of information it is viewing (e.g.,
an address or a telephone number)
Should provide instructions for machines that "process" or alter
a product, such as: microwaves, laundry appliances, machine tools and industrial
equipment. May need to communicate dynamic data: information that changes
as a product ages or as it is consumed, such as: volume, temperature, moisture
and pressure. May need to include software, or programs, which describe
how an object behaves, for instance: a PML file may contain the program
which describes how fast the tires on your car will wear before they need
to be replaced, or how fast an object may burn in case of a fire. Offers
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