Platform Overview

EON uses a hierarchical relationship between entities. A product has one to many items and each of those items has one to many labels. EON supports four label types, QR code, Verifiable QR code, NFC tag and RFID tag. An item can only have one label of each type, i.e. you cannot have two NFC tags.

ProductsItemsLabelsInteractions (events)Assets

Products

Think of a Product Resource Data Model as the blueprint for SKU-level data. It serves as an object template, encompassing attributes that are commonly shared among all instances of the object type. Recommended properties to include are size, weight, color, article number, SKU, GTIN, and more. A product has one to many items relationship.

Identifiers: eid, sku, gtin, internal_id, reference_id

Items

Items are individual, serialized instances of a Product, each with its unique identifier. Whereas the Product serves as a general class or category, an Item is a unique instance within that category. It inherits properties from the Product but also has its own set of attributes that can differ from one item to another, such as serial numbers, manufacturing dates, or specific geolocation data.

This granularity enables more than just traceability; it opens the doors for item-level interactions, unlocking capabilities like:

  • Real-Time Tracking: Monitor the journey of an individual item from production to sale and even resale.
  • Individualized Marketing: Use item-specific data for more targeted and personalized consumer experiences.
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Gain insights into item-level logistics, enabling more efficient stock management and distribution.
  • Provenance Verification: Confirm the origin of individual items, ensuring authenticity and quality.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Easily produce item-specific documentation to comply with various standards and regulations, such as AGEC LOI.

Items has a one to one relationship with labels.

Identifiers:  certificate_key, serial|gtin, serial|eid, gtin, eid, reference_id, internal_id

Labels

Labels are the physical to digital intersection point on the EON platform.

Physical labels resemble the traditional garment care labels affixed to products today. They are often made from polyester to support printing and readability. The prices range depending on the quality and material of the label. QR codes are most often printed or woven into polyester labels, presenting the cheapest, most accessible option for many EON brands. Physical labels can also be NFC or RFID tags.

The EON platform supports the creation of individual labels (QR codes), bulk label generation and label association for existing physical labels.

Identifiers:  id, reference_id

Interactions (events)

An occurrence that takes place when a user or application interacts with an Item’s digital identity. Typically, an Interaction is triggered by a user scanning a QR Code or NFC tag, or by applications making Item-level API calls to request or amend the Item’s digital identity data. Each Interaction is recorded in the Item’s Passport, which provides a ledger of all Interactions that have occurred in that Item’s lifecycle.

Identifiers:  serial, gtin, eid, reference_id, internal_id

Assets

An asset is any digital artifact. Assets are independent and can be referenced by products, items, materials and other EON entities. Assets can be served by a CDN to provide optimized content delivery.

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