Link Type

GS1 Link Type (linkType) is a standard-defined resource relation tag that specifies the type of online resource a GS1 Digital Link points to (e.g., product page, manual, traceability), enabling machine-readable routing。

What Is gs1:loyaltyProgram? A Standardized Gateway to Brand Loyalty Programs

1. What Is gs1:loyaltyProgram? gs1:loyaltyProgram is a link type within the GS1 Digital Link framework specifically designed to connect an entity with information about a brand’s loyalty program. According to the official definition in the GS1 Web Vocabulary, it is “a link to information about a loyalty program, including a member’s current status and/or a

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What is gs1:jws? Understanding GS1 Digital Signatures and Product Authentication

1. What Is gs1:jws? gs1:jws is a dedicated link type within the GS1 Digital Link framework specifically designed to request a JSON Web Signature for a product. According to the GS1 official guidelines, gs1:jws is a specialised link type that can be used to request a redirection to an online JSON Web Signature [JWS], provided

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gs1:instructions – Your Product’s Digital Instruction Manual

1. What Is gs1:instructions? gs1:instructions is a link type within the GS1 Digital Link framework specifically designed to connect a product with its usage instructions. According to the official GS1 definition, it is “a link to instructions, such as assembly instructions, usage tips, etc.” To understand gs1:instructions, we first need to grasp the basic concept

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What is gs1:handledBy? Understanding the “Handoff” Mechanism Between Resolvers

1. What is gs1:handledBy? gs1:handledBy is a link type in the GS1 Digital Link standard. According to the official GS1 definition, it is used “when a resolver redirects all request URIs matching a specific pattern directly, without further processing,” for example, redirecting from the GS1 resolver to a brand’s own service. In the GS1 Digital

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