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Data Exchanges Using Machine-to-Machine Transfer Technologies

Data Exchanges Using Machine-to-Machine Transfer Technologies. System of Registries Conference May 20, 2009 Charles Freeman Chief Information Exchange Technology Branch. What Does Machine-to-Machine Transfer Mean?. The exchange of data without human intervention

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Data Exchanges Using Machine-to-Machine Transfer Technologies

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  1. Data Exchanges Using Machine-to-Machine Transfer Technologies System of Registries Conference May 20, 2009 Charles Freeman Chief Information Exchange Technology Branch

  2. What Does Machine-to-MachineTransfer Mean? The exchange of data without human intervention Authentication and trust among two or more trading partners Data requirements predetermined Schedule and frequency established

  3. Examples of Machine-to-Machinein the Corporate World Jimmy Lube Franchise It will run out of wiper blades in 20 days History and math play a role Jimmy Lube machine requests supply from manufacturer machine Manufacturer machine receives and processes request Manufacturer machine bills Jimmy Lube machine Wiper blades delivered just in time Savings Time to place order and make payment Funds for ordering too many blades Space to maintain too much inventory Note that the machines are not taking over; Human intervention always an option

  4. When does Machine-to-MachineMake Sense? Routine Predictable Standardized Big

  5. What is the Exchange Network? An Internet and standards-based method for exchanging environmental information between partners • Key Components • Data Standards and Standard Protocols • Nodes • XML Schema/Registry • Trading Partner Agreements • Grant Program

  6. Purpose of Network Supports automated exchange of data Enables timely and accurate exchange Reduces reporting burden Improves data quality

  7. Types of Data Exchanges on the Network State-to-EPA Facility Data to FRS Water Quality Data to WQX Drinking Water Data to SDWIS Haz Waste Data to RCRAInfo Air Emissions Data to NEI Air Quality Data to AQS EPA-to-State TRI Data Submissions Substance and Chemical Data Facility Data from FRS Air Quality Data State-to-State • Water Quality Data • Hazardous Waste Transporters • Air Quality Data • Homeland Security Data • Intrastate • Environmental Data to Health Departments • Drinking Water Labs to States • Homeland Security/Law Enforcement Data • County Water Data

  8. What is a Network Node? “A simple environmental information Web service that initiates requests for information, processes authorized queries, and sends/receives the requested information in a standard format.” • Is a Server accessible on the Web • Complies with the protocols to ensure secure exchanges • Sends and receives standards-based messages • Returns requested information as XML • Each partner has only one Node

  9. Node Client Applications • Simplify access to services on full Network Nodes • Cannot listen (and respond) to requests from other nodes • Human-to-Machine interaction • Easy to install and use • Available in .NET and JAVA versions • Node Client Software Developer Kit (SDK) - simplifies integrating Node client functions (web service calls) with just a few lines of script

  10. Challenges Some data flows are not appropriate Service levels and other agreements by all trading partners are needed

  11. More Information Charles Freeman 202-566-1694 Freeman.charles@epa.gov

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