How do we ensure the identity of an object in a digital world is uniquely matched to a physical object in the real world?
nima’s GIIG think tank has produced a discussion paper about asset identification (PDF, will open in new tab). It outlines a range of scenarios (including some philosophical challenges including Trigger’s Broom and The Ship of Theseus). It then details some of the standards relating to identification of physical assets and their parts, identification of information containers, and applying unique labelling. It concludes no […]
