TS EN IEC 62656-8

TS EN IEC 62656-8 defines a web service interface for exchanging data parcel(s) conformant to IEC 62656-1, either between a parcel server and a parcel client or between parcel servers. It belongs to the broader 62656 series on standardized product ontology registers and transfer, with this part focusing on service-based access to structured product data parcels.

The three basic services in parcel exchange

Within this standard, the interface is organized around three basic services: registration, resolution and subscription. The registration service is used to introduce a data parcel to the system and make it available. The resolution service supports reaching the relevant parcel content from a reference or identifier. The subscription service enables event-oriented interaction, such as tracking changes or receiving updates for parcels of interest.

Data representations and scope boundaries

The document also includes JSON and XML notation schemas for data parcel(s), helping different software environments represent the same structured content consistently. In general technical practice, JSON is widely used as a lightweight, machine-friendly exchange format in web applications, while XML is common where more explicit structure markup and rule-based data representation are needed. User identification and authorization, query language for a data parcel, transportation protocol, and data and communication security techniques are outside the scope of this document.

• Covers exchange of IEC 62656-1 conformant data parcels via web services.
• Addresses parcel server, parcel client, and server-to-server scenarios.
• Defines three core services: registration, resolution, and subscription.
• Provides JSON and XML notation schemas.
• Excludes identification and authorization, query language, transport protocol, and security techniques.