This document discusses bringing RFID technology and the EPC global network to the web. It proposes a system where every tagged object in the world would get a URL, allowing web developers to build widgets to access information from the RFID network. The system architecture involves using existing RFID networks and providing a RESTful interface on top to expose the data on the web. An implementation path is suggested to create dashboards for managers and consumers and a marketplace for new widgets to access real-time inventory and location information for tagged products.

1. Dominique Guinard,Ivan DelchevSAP Research ZurichBringing the RFID Global Network to the Web,closer to People.

2. The EPC Network in a Nutshell

3. Use CasesWidget toolboxSelected tagged ChocolateWhat are my current stock levels for this Chocolate?Where is this Chocolate coming from?Where is the new one I ordered?What do people think about this Chocolate?ProductManager:I want BI for my products!Follow this chocolateon my mobile phone/browser using a feed !Consumer:I want live info about this Chocolate

4. System ArchitectureWe use the RFID network in place (e.g. SAP AII)We bring this network to the Web (REST)Every tagged object in the world gets a URL!The big community of Web developers can develop Widgets for the RFID network.SAP AII (OER)http://.../epcis/rest/1.0/epc/urn:epc:id:sgtin:61800.820712.2001

5. Adoption Path / ImplementationWe propose a RESTful module on top of SAP AII (OER).We provide a dashboard for managers and one for consumers.We create an marketplace for new widgets. ProductManager:I want BI for my products!Consumer:I want live info about my productsWeb Developer:I want to build new WidgetsTest it on:epcmashup.webofthings.com