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1	Towards Context-Aware Personalized Recommendations in an Ambient Intelligence Environment Alhamid, Mohammed F. January 2015 (has links) Due to the rapid increase of social network resources and services, Internet users are now overwhelmed by the vast quantity of social media available. By utilizing the user’s context while consuming diverse multimedia contents, we can identify different personal preferences and settings. However, there is still a need to reinforce the recommendation process in a systematic way, with context-adaptive information. This thesis proposes a recommendation model, called HPEM, that establishes a bridge between the multimedia resources, user collaborative preferences, and the detected contextual information, including physiological parameters. The collection of contextual information and the delivery of the resulted recommendation is made possible by adapting the user’s environment using Ambient Intelligent (AmI) interfaces. Additionally, this thesis presents the potential of including a user’s biological signal and leveraging it within an adapted collaborative filtering algorithm in the recommendation process. First, the different versions of the proposed HPEM model utilize existing online social networks by incorporating social tags and rating information in ways that personalize the search for content in a particular detected context. By leveraging the social tagging, our proposed model computes the hidden preferences of users in certain contexts from other similar contexts, as well as the hidden assignment of contexts for items from other similar items. Second, we demonstrate the use of an optimization function to maximize the Mean Average Prevision (MAP) measure of the resulted recommendations. We demonstrate the feasibility of HPEM with two prototype applications that use contextual information for recommendations. Offline and online experiments have been conducted to measure the accuracy of delivering personalized recommendations, based on the user’s context; two real-world and one collected semi-synthetic datasets were used. Our evaluation results show a potential improvement to the quality of the recommendation when compared to state-of-the-art recommendation algorithms that consider contextual information. We also compare the proposed method to other algorithms, where user’s context is not used to personalize the recommendation results. Additionally, the results obtained demonstrate certain improvements on cold start situations, where relatively little information is known about a user or an item. Personalized search Context-aware recommendation Retrieval model Information filtering
2	Modern GIR Systems : Framework, Retrieval Model and Indexing Techniques Lin, Xing January 2011 (has links) Geographic information is one of the most important and the most common types of information in human society. It is estimated that more than 70% of all information in the world has some kind of geographic features. In the era of information explosion, information retrieval (IR) tools, such as search engines, are the main tools people used to quickly find the information they need nowadays. Because of the importance of geographic information, recent efforts have been made either by expanding the traditional IR to support a spatial query, or building a GIR in a brand new architecture from the ground such as the SPIRIT project. To some degree, these existing GIR systems could solve users’ information search need with a spatial filter, especially when the users are looking for information on something within a relatively large extent.Despite its advantage on processing geographical information and queries over conventional IR systems, modern GIR systems are also facing challenges including a proper representation and extraction of geographical information within documents, a better information retrieval model for both thematic and geographical information, a fast indexing mechanism for rapid search within documents by thematic and geographical hints, and even a new architecture of system.The objective of this licentiate research is to provide solutions to some of these problems in order to build a better modern GIR system in the future. The following aspects have been investigated in the thesis: a generic conceptual framework and related key technologies for a modern GIR system, a new information retrieval model and algorithm for measuring the relevance scores between documents and queries in GIR, and finally a new better indexing technique to geographically and thematically index the documents for a faster query processing within modern GIR.Concerning the proposed conceptual framework for modern GIR, it includes three modules: (1) the user interface module, (2) the information extractor, storage and indexer module and (3) the query processing and information retrieval module. Two knowledge bases, Gazetteer and Thesaurus, play an important role in the proposed framework. A digital map based user interface is proposed for the input of user information search needs and representation of retrieval results. Key techniques required for the implementation of a modern GIR using the proposed framework are a proper representation of document and query information, a better geographical information extractor, an innovative information retrieval model and relevance ranking algorithm, and a combined indexing mechanism for both geographical and thematic information.The new information retrieval model is established based on a Spatial Bayesian Network consisting of place names appeared in a single document and the spatial relationships between them. The new model assesses the geographical relevance between GIR document and query by the geographical importance and adjacency of the document geo-footprint versus the geographical scope of the user’s query.Regarding the indexing mechanism for modern GIR systems, a Keyword-Spatial Hybrid Index (KSHI) is proposed for the single and overall geo-footprint model, in which there is only one single geo-footprint for each document to retrieve from. A Keyword-Spatial Dual Index (KSDI) is proved to be more appropriate for a GIR system which allows for multiple geo-footprints within a single document.In addition to theoretical analysis, necessary experiments have also been carried out to evaluate the efficiency of proposed new information retrieval model and indices. Both the theoretical analysis and results of experiments show the potentials of proposed solution and techniques. / QC 20110630 Information Retrieval GIR Framework Indexing Retrieval Model Other Computer and Information Science Annan data- och informationsvetenskap
3	UM MODELO DE RECUPERAÇÃO DE INFORMAÇÃO PARA A WEB SEMÂNTICA. / AN INFORMATION RETRIEVAL MODEL FOR THE SEMANTIC WEB. SILVA, Fábio Augusto de Santana 18 May 2009 (has links) Submitted by Maria Aparecida (cidazen@gmail.com) on 2017-08-29T14:17:25Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Fabio Augusto.pdf: 2319314 bytes, checksum: 7dc99465ac724efe228c61bb9dfafa80 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-08-29T14:17:25Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Fabio Augusto.pdf: 2319314 bytes, checksum: 7dc99465ac724efe228c61bb9dfafa80 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009-05-18 / Several techniques for extracting meaning from text in order to construct more accurate internal representations of both queries and information items in retrieval systems have been already proposed. However, there is a lack of semantic retrieval models to provide appropriate abstractions of these techniques. This work proposes a knowledge--based information retrieval model that explores the semantic content of information items . The internal representation of information items is based on user interest groups, called “semantic cases”. The model also defines a criteria for retrieve information items and a function for ordering the results that uses similarity measures based on semantic distance between semantic cases items. The model was instantiated by a sample system built upon the tributary legal domain using the specialization of the ONTOJURIS, a generic legal ontology, called ONTOTRIB. Legal normative instruments can be instantiated in a knowledge base by ONTOTRIB classes. The results obtained for this specific domain showed an improvement in the precision rates compared to a keyword-based system. / Várias técnicas para extrair significado de textos com o objetivo de construir representações internas mais precisas, tanto para itens de informação quanto para consultas em sistemas de recuperação já foram propostas. Contudo, faltam modelos de recuperação baseados em semântica que especifiquem abstrações apropriadas para essas técnicas. Este trabalho apresenta um modelo de recuperação baseado no conhecimento que explora o conteúdo semântico dos itens de informação. A representação interna dos itens de informação é baseada em grupos de interesse do usuário chamados de “casos semânticos”. O modelo também define um critério para a recuperação dos itens de informação e uma função para ordenar os resultados obtidos que utiliza medidas de similaridade baseadas na distância semântica entre os elementos das representações internas. O modelo foi instanciado em um sistema construído para o domínio jurídico tributário usando a ontologia ONTOTRIB, uma extensão da ontologia genérica ONTOJURIS, que permite a instanciação de instrumentos jurídico-tributários. Os resultados obtidos nos testes realizados neste domínio específico apontaram uma melhoria da precisão em relação a um sistema baseado em palavras-chave. Sistemas de Informação
4	Introducing Generative Artificial Intelligence in Tech Organizations : Developing and Evaluating a Proof of Concept for Data Management powered by a Retrieval Augmented Generation Model in a Large Language Model for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Tech / Introducering av Generativ Artificiell Intelligens i Tech Organisationer : Utveckling och utvärdering av ett Proof of Concept för datahantering förstärkt av en Retrieval Augmented Generation Model tillsammans med en Large Language Model för små och medelstora företag inom Tech Lithman, Harald, Nilsson, Anders January 2024 (has links) In recent years, generative AI has made significant strides, likely leaving an irreversible mark on contemporary society. The launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT 3.5 in 2022 manifested the greatness of the innovative technology, highlighting its performance and accessibility. This has led to a demand for implementation solutions across various industries and companies eager to leverage these new opportunities generative AI brings. This thesis explores the common operational challenges faced by a small-scale Tech Enterprise and, with these challenges identified, examines the opportunities that contemporary generative AI solutions may offer. Furthermore, the thesis investigates what type of generative technology is suitable for adoption and how it can be implemented responsibly and sustainably. The authors approach this topic through 14 interviews involving several AI researchers and the employees and executives of a small-scale Tech Enterprise, which served as a case company, combined with a literature review. The information was processed using multiple inductive thematic analyses to establish a solid foundation for the investigation, which led to the development of a Proof of Concept. The findings and conclusions of the authors emphasize the high relevance of having a clear purpose for the implementation of generative technology. Moreover, the authors predict that a sustainable and responsible implementation can create the conditions necessary for the specified small-scale company to grow. When the authors investigated potential operational challenges at the case company it was made clear that the most significant issue arose from unstructured and partially absent documentation. The conclusion reached by the authors is that a data management system powered by a Retrieval model in a LLM presents a potential path forward for significant value creation, as this solution enables data retrieval functionality from unstructured project data and also mitigates a major inherent issue with the technology, namely, hallucinations. Furthermore, in terms of implementation circumstances, both empirical and theoretical findings suggest that responsible use of generative technology requires training; hence, the authors have developed an educational framework named "KLART". Moving forward, the authors describe that sustainable implementation necessitates transparent systems, as this increases understanding, which in turn affects trust and secure use. The findings also indicate that sustainability is strongly linked to the user-friendliness of the AI service, leading the authors to emphasize the importance of HCD while developing and maintaining AI services. Finally, the authors argue for the value of automation, as it allows for continuous data and system updates that potentially can reduce maintenance. In summary, this thesis aims to contribute to an understanding of how small-scale Tech Enterprises can implement generative AI technology sustainably to enhance their competitive edge through innovation and data-driven decision-making. UX HCD HCI AI Artificial Intelligence Generative AI Implementing AI LLM GPT RAG Chatbot Prompt engineering Prompting framework Hallucinations Transparency Interaction Technologies Usability Linguistics Innovation SME Tech Enterprise Qte Growth factors Documentation Communication Knowledge retention Competence development Education Training Retrieval Model Data Data Management Database Knowledge base Maintenance Data security Data driven decision making Data analytics Social sustainability Economical sustainability Figma Trello Github OpenAI GTPs VsCode Azure CoPilot Google Bard Zapier GCS API Pipeline Parsing data Sorting data Storing data Human Computer Interaction Interaction Technologies Interaktionsteknik

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