Affiliations: Department of Computer Science, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands. E-mail: {v.de.boer,n.b.gyan,c.j.vanaart,j.m.akkermans}@vu.nl | Center for International Cooperation, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands. E-mail: {a.bon,w.tuyp}@vu.nl
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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.
Keywords: Voice interface, linked data for Africa, linked market data
DOI: 10.3233/SW-130132
Journal: Semantic Web, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 23-33, 2015
