KMi Seminars
Semantic Search Components
This event took place on Wednesday 08 November 2006 at 11:30

Dr. Victoria Uren KMi, The Open University, UK

Formulating complex queries is hard, especially in heterogeneous information environments, where users do not understand all the data structures of multiple complex knowledge bases. We see a gap between semantic search tools that are user friendly, but have restricted functionality, and powerful, formal query languages, which are unsuitable for end users. We explore the complexity of semantic queries through an example. Building on this example, we propose a solution using a component based approach. We propose a layered architecture, with components taking an intermediary role between the end user interface and formal query languages. The kinds of components that would be needed for such a system are outlined, and challenges for the system are discussed, in particular, how to combine semantic searches. This paper was presented at EKAW 2006.

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Narrative Hypermedia is...


Narrative Hypermedia
Narrative is concerned fundamentally with coherence, for instance, whether that be a fiction, an historical account or an argument, none of which 'make sense' unless they are put together in a coherent manner.

Hypermedia is the combination of hypertext for linking and structuring multimedia information.

Narrative Hypermedia is therefore concerned with how all of the above narrative forms, plus the many other diverse forms of discourse possible on the Web, can be effectively designed to communicate coherent conceptual structures, drawing inspiration from theories in narratology, semiotics, psycholinguistics and film.