A Dialogue with Linked Data: Voice-based Access to Market Data in the Sahel

V. de Boer, N. Baah Gyan, A. Bon, W. Tuyp, C.J. van Aart, J.M. Akkermans

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Abstract

The Linked Data movement has facilitated efficient data sharing in many domains. However, people in rural developing areas are mostly left out. Lack of relevant content and suitable interfaces prohibit potential users in rural communities to produce and consume Linked Data. In this paper, we present a case study exposing locally produced market data as Linked Data, which shows that Linked Data can be meaningful in a rural, development context. We present a way of enriching the market data with voice labels, allowing for the development of applications that (re-)use the data in voice-based applications. Finally, we present a prototype demonstrator that provides access to this linked market data through a voice interface, accessible to first generation mobile phones.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-33
JournalSemantic Web
Volume2015
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

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