Semantic computing
Encyclopedia
Semantic computing is a field of computing that combines elements of semantic analysis
, natural language processing
, data mining
and related fields.
Semantic computing addresses three core problems:
The IEEE has held an International Conference on Semantic Computing since 2007.
Semantic analysis (knowledge representation)
Semantic analysis is a method for eliciting and representing knowledge about organisations. Initially the problem must be defined by domain experts and passed to the project analyst. The next step is the generation of candidate affordances. This step will generate a list of semantic units that may...
, natural language processing
Natural language processing
Natural language processing is a field of computer science and linguistics concerned with the interactions between computers and human languages; it began as a branch of artificial intelligence....
, data mining
Data mining
Data mining , a relatively young and interdisciplinary field of computer science is the process of discovering new patterns from large data sets involving methods at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics and database systems...
and related fields.
Semantic computing addresses three core problems:
- Understanding the (possibly naturally-expressed) intentions (semanticsSemanticsSemantics is the study of meaning. It focuses on the relation between signifiers, such as words, phrases, signs and symbols, and what they stand for, their denotata....
) of users and expressing them in a machine-processable format - Understanding the meanings (semantics) of computational content (of various sorts, including, but is not limited to, text, video, audio, process, network, software and hardwareHardwareHardware is a general term for equipment such as keys, locks, hinges, latches, handles, wire, chains, plumbing supplies, tools, utensils, cutlery and machine parts. Household hardware is typically sold in hardware stores....
) and expressing them in a machine-processable format - Mapping the semantics of user with that of content for the purpose of content retrieval, management, creation, etc.
The IEEE has held an International Conference on Semantic Computing since 2007.
Further reading
- Semantic Computing, eds. P. Sheu, H. Yu, C.V. Ramamoorthy, A. Joshi and L.A. Zadeh, IEEE/Wiley, 2010