Title:	UNLOCKING THE VALUE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE IMAGES THROUGH SEMANTIC TECHNOLOGIES - TAKE "MISS" AS EXAMPLE
Author(s):	Yang Xin, Zhang Junjie, Fu Yaming and Chen Tao
ISBN:	978-989-8704-53-5
Editors:	Paula Miranda and Pedro Isaías
Year:	2023
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	International Image Interoperability Framework, Cultural Heritage, Image Management, Digital Humanities, SemanticWeb
Type:	Full
First Page:	173
Last Page:	180
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	The preservation of cultural heritage through the concept of "activation" represents a pivotal approach to unlocking its intrinsic value. Images, serving as a fundamental medium for manifesting and transmitting cultural heritage, frequently encounter formidable challenges related to sharing and reusability. These challenges stem from the limited interoperability among cultural institutions, resulting in the depreciation of these images and the establishment of isolated "image silos." Nevertheless, the application of advanced semantic web technologies for knowledge organization offers a viable solution. Semantic web technologies offer a way to facilitate standardized descriptions, streamline semantic retrieval, enhance interactive sharing, and establish robust knowledge associations with cultural heritage image resources. In this context, this paper introduces the Multi-dimensional Image Smart System (MISS), constructed upon the 'LIBRA technology stack', encompassing Linked Data, IIIF (International Image Interoperability Framework), Big Data, RDF (Resource Description Framework), and AI (Artificial Intelligence). MISS is structured into resource, system, and application layers, enabling the accomplishment of four core functions: dynamic Optical Character Recognition (OCR), multi-layer image annotation, cultural discovery, image reuse, and re-aggregation. Consequently, MISS plays a pivotal role in infrastructure building and the dissemination of cultural heritage images. Its practical implementation has been successfully demonstrated across multiple institutions dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage images, effectively broadening, and enriching the presentation and utilization of these valuable image resources. Furthermore, MISS holds significant promise for application in digital humanities research and various pertinent academic domains.
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