An Unified Theory of Relativistic Identification of Information in the Systems Age: Proposed Convergence of Unique Identification with Syntax and Semantics through Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)

This paper proposes to utilize internet protocol version six (IPv6) or related format to uniquely identify not only things (objects) but also processes, relationships (syntax, semantics) and interfaces (sensors). Convergence of identification with information using the 128-bit IPv6 structure is possible because it offers 3.4x1038 unique instances to identify events. It is not necessary that all instances must be connected to the internet or routed or transmitted simply because an IP addressing format is suggested. This is a potential alphanumeric framework or the infrastructure of the structure of the platform which may be necessary for (a) identification to improve revenue potential from data routing (P2P packet tracking) for telecommunication industries, (b) use in healthcare and in biomedical sciences, (c) explore the scope of its use in the semantic web by transitioning URIs used in RDF, (d) manage applications involving thousands of mobile ad hoc sensors (MANET) that demand dynamic adaptive autoreconfiguration. This paper offers clues which may be useful to create a digital platform based on a globally accepted standard template (IPv6) to converge syntax and semantics with data, process and context to improve systems interoperability and transparency. The latter, if combined with intelligent tools, such as, application of artificial neural networks and predictive analytical techniques, such as, time-series econometric forecasting tools, may enhance operations management and supply chain logistics by enabling the estimation of risk, measurement of uncertainties and calculation of inefficiencies. These and other dynamic factors as well as outlier events are to be constantly mitigated in order to remain competitive and increase profit in a volatile global economy.