Abstract: This paper has pointed out the need for new technologies for integrating embedded devices in heterogeneous distributed networks, and outlines the perspectives opened by applaying service-oriented paradigm for realizing interaction with embedded devices. As a foundation for interaction with embedded devices XML and Web services have been used. Strong integration power of XML and Web services make presented framework appropriate for unique approach to all resources of embedded device regardless of applied technology. Developed Web services based middleware, provides application designers with a high level of semantic abstraction, hiding the complexity of the applied technologies. This make presented framework suitable for use in many domains, independent of embedded deviceXs physical realization or network characteristics. Two ways to achieve such integration have been presented in this paper: device level for modern embedded devices, and using service oriented gateway for "legacy" embedded systems.
Keywords: Embedded system, XML, Web service, middleware, service oriented architecture.