RFID as universal entry point to linked data clouds

Abstract

Semantic web technologies are a key enabler for future information systems. The concept of Linked Data allows flexible inter-organizational collaboration and dynamic data integration. It surpasses the limitations of prevalent relational databases and proprietary access technologies. RFID, on the other hand, has been successfully applied to integrate physical artifacts into complex information systems. It allows the identification of artifacts by a unique identifier leveraging concepts such as the Internet of Things. Using the existing RFID ecosystem as universal entry point to Linked Data clouds makes it possible to connect the semantic description of the real world with the physical artifacts within this world. This provides new ways of merging and exploring real and virtual content. This paper presents an approach for using RFID as universal entry point to Linked Data clouds for task-driven and context-aware mobile support systems.