Offers smart technology, T-to-T, ePC alliance,
electronic product code, and pervasive computers computing. "The service-driven
network, as outlined in this project, is destined to improve the quality
of the supply chain from manufacturer all the way to the end-user and recycler
by simplifying its access to a variety information, communication tools
and services. By combining the strengths of key industry partners with a
common focus on open standards, we can deliver on a mutual vision of a networked
environment where devices seamlessly connect and intelligently communicate
to improve the quality of life." - Bill Joy, Chief Scientist, Sun Microsystems
Inc., Center Sponsor The MIT Center is governed by a Board of Overseers.
When complete, the Board will be made up of 20 diverse sponsors from around
the world, representing industries such as consumer goods, retail, pharmaceuticals,
food, transportation, etc. A primary function of this Board will be to build
consensus between what end-users need and what can provide.
T-to-T
ePC alliance
electronic
product code
pervasive
computers computing
smart technology
electronic product code pervasive computers computing
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) The PML will go even further, building
in layers of increasingly specific data in order to describe physical objects,
their configuration and state. In the end, PML
Should translate or contain static data, such as: dosage, shipping, expiration,
advertising and recycling information. 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. Offers smart technology,
T-to-T, ePC alliance, electronic product code, and pervasive computers computing.