byteSize

The overall size of the data object in bytes. That means the space taken by the DataObject in its container, and not the size of the content that is of interest to the user. For cases where the content size is different (e.g. in compressed files the content is larger, in messages the content excludes headings and is smaller) use more specific properties, not necessarily subproperties of this one.

Comment
The overall size of the data object in bytes. That means the space taken by the DataObject in its container, and not the size of the content that is of interest to the user. For cases where the content size is different (e.g. in compressed files the content is larger, in messages the content excludes headings and is smaller) use more specific properties, not necessarily subproperties of this one.
Domain
DataObject
Label
byteSize
MaxCardinality
1
Range
integer

characterSet

Characterset in which the content of the InformationElement was created. Example: ISO-8859-1, UTF-8. One of the registered character sets at http://www.iana.org/assignments/character-sets. This characterSet is used to interpret any textual parts of the content. If more than one characterSet is used within one data object, use more specific properties.

Comment
Characterset in which the content of the InformationElement was created. Example: ISO-8859-1, UTF-8. One of the registered character sets at http://www.iana.org/assignments/character-sets. This characterSet is used to interpret any textual parts of the content. If more than one characterSet is used within one data object, use more specific properties.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
characterSet
MaxCardinality
1
Range
string

comment

A user comment about an InformationElement.

Comment
A user comment about an InformationElement.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
comment
Range
string

contentCreated

The date of the content creation. This may not necessarily be equal to the date when the DataObject (i.e. the physical representation) itself was created. Compare with nie:created property.

Comment
The date of the content creation. This may not necessarily be equal to the date when the DataObject (i.e. the physical representation) itself was created. Compare with nie:created property.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
contentCreated
MaxCardinality
1
Range
dateTime
SubPropertyOf
created
informationElementDate
modified

contentLastModified

The date of the last modification of the original content (not its corresponding DataObject or local copy). Compare with nie:lastModified.

Comment
The date of the last modification of the original content (not its corresponding DataObject or local copy). Compare with nie:lastModified.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
contentLastModified
MaxCardinality
1
Range
dateTime
SubPropertyOf
informationElementDate
lastModified
modified

contentSize

The size of the content. This property can be used whenever the size of the content of an InformationElement differs from the size of the DataObject. (e.g. because of compression, encoding, encryption or any other representation issues). The contentSize in expressed in bytes.

Comment
The size of the content. This property can be used whenever the size of the content of an InformationElement differs from the size of the DataObject. (e.g. because of compression, encoding, encryption or any other representation issues). The contentSize in expressed in bytes.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
contentSize
MaxCardinality
1
Range
integer

coreGraph

Connects the data object with the graph that contains information about it. Deprecated in favor of a more generic nao:isDataGraphFor.

Comment
Connects the data object with the graph that contains information about it. Deprecated in favor of a more generic nao:isDataGraphFor.
Deprecated
true
Domain
DataObject
Label
coreGraph
Range
InstanceBase

created

Date of creation of the DataObject. Note that this date refers to the creation of the DataObject itself (i.e. the physical representation). Compare with nie:contentCreated.

Comment
Date of creation of the DataObject. Note that this date refers to the creation of the DataObject itself (i.e. the physical representation). Compare with nie:contentCreated.
Domain
DataObject
Label
created
MaxCardinality
1
Range
dateTime
SubPropertyOf
created
Date Created
modified

Data Source Graph

Represents the sum of all information that has been obtained from a data source. Each data source has its own personal information graph. When a data source is deleted, the graph becomes redundant and should also be deleted. If two or more items in two or more data source graphs are determined to be equivalent, they are integrated at the PIMO level, and the integrated representation plus the links to the original items are stored in the pimo:PersonalInformationModel graph.

Comment
Represents the sum of all information that has been obtained from a data source. Each data source has its own personal information graph. When a data source is deleted, the graph becomes redundant and should also be deleted. If two or more items in two or more data source graphs are determined to be equivalent, they are integrated at the PIMO level, and the integrated representation plus the links to the original items are stored in the pimo:PersonalInformationModel graph.
Label
Data Source Graph
SubClassOf
InstanceBase

Data Source Mode

Represents a number of applicable modes for a data source.

Comment
Represents a number of applicable modes for a data source.
Domain
DataSource
Label
Data Source Mode
Range
Mode

DataObject

A unit of data that is created, annotated and processed on the user desktop. It represents a native structure the user works with. The usage of the term 'native' is important. It means that a DataObject can be directly mapped to a data structure maintained by a native application. This may be a file, a set of files or a part of a file. The granularity depends on the user. This class is not intended to be instantiated by itself. Use more specific subclasses.

Comment
A unit of data that is created, annotated and processed on the user desktop. It represents a native structure the user works with. The usage of the term 'native' is important. It means that a DataObject can be directly mapped to a data structure maintained by a native application. This may be a file, a set of files or a part of a file. The granularity depends on the user. This class is not intended to be instantiated by itself. Use more specific subclasses.
Label
DataObject
SubClassOf
Resource

DataSource

A superclass for all entities from which DataObjects can be extracted. Each entity represents a native application or some other system that manages information that may be of interest to the user of the Semantic Desktop. Subclasses may include FileSystems, Mailboxes, Calendars, websites etc. The exact choice of subclasses and their properties is considered application-specific. Each data extraction application is supposed to provide it's own DataSource ontology. Such an ontology should contain supported data source types coupled with properties necessary for the application to gain access to the data sources. (paths, urls, passwords etc...)

Comment
A superclass for all entities from which DataObjects can be extracted. Each entity represents a native application or some other system that manages information that may be of interest to the user of the Semantic Desktop. Subclasses may include FileSystems, Mailboxes, Calendars, websites etc. The exact choice of subclasses and their properties is considered application-specific. Each data extraction application is supposed to provide it's own DataSource ontology. Such an ontology should contain supported data source types coupled with properties necessary for the application to gain access to the data sources. (paths, urls, passwords etc...)
Label
DataSource
SubClassOf
Resource

dataSource

Marks the provenance of a DataObject, what source does a data object come from.

Comment
Marks the provenance of a DataObject, what source does a data object come from.
Domain
DataObject
Label
dataSource
MinCardinality
1
Range
DataSource
SubPropertyOf
Source

depends

Dependency relation. A piece of content depends on another piece of data in order to be properly understood/used/interpreted.

Comment
Dependency relation. A piece of content depends on another piece of data in order to be properly understood/used/interpreted.
Label
depends
Range
DataObject
SubPropertyOf
relatedTo

description

A textual description of the resource. This property may be used for any metadata fields that provide some meta-information or comment about a resource in the form of a passage of text. This property is not to be confused with nie:plainTextContent. Use more specific subproperties wherever possible.

Comment
A textual description of the resource. This property may be used for any metadata fields that provide some meta-information or comment about a resource in the form of a passage of text. This property is not to be confused with nie:plainTextContent. Use more specific subproperties wherever possible.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
description
Range
string
SubPropertyOf
description
Description

disclaimer

A disclaimer

Comment
A disclaimer
Label
disclaimer
Range
string
SubPropertyOf
legal

generator

Software used to "generate" the contents. E.g. a word processor name.

Comment
Software used to "generate" the contents. E.g. a word processor name.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
generator
Range
string

generatorOption

A common superproperty for all settings used by the generating software. This may include compression settings, algorithms, autosave, interlaced/non-interlaced etc. Note that this property has no range specified and therefore should not be used directly. Always use more specific properties.

Comment
A common superproperty for all settings used by the generating software. This may include compression settings, algorithms, autosave, interlaced/non-interlaced etc. Note that this property has no range specified and therefore should not be used directly. Always use more specific properties.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
generatorOption

hasLogicalPart

Generic property used to express 'logical' containment relationships between InformationElements. NIE extensions are encouraged to provide more specific subproperties of this one. It is advisable for actual instances of InformationElement to use those specific subproperties. Note the difference between 'physical' containment (hasPart) and logical containment (hasLogicalPart)

Comment
Generic property used to express 'logical' containment relationships between InformationElements. NIE extensions are encouraged to provide more specific subproperties of this one. It is advisable for actual instances of InformationElement to use those specific subproperties. Note the difference between 'physical' containment (hasPart) and logical containment (hasLogicalPart)
Domain
InformationElement
InverseProperty
isLogicalPartOf
Label
hasLogicalPart
Range
InformationElement
SubPropertyOf
Has Part

hasPart

Generic property used to express 'physical' containment relationships between DataObjects. NIE extensions are encouraged to provide more specific subproperties of this one. It is advisable for actual instances of DataObjects to use those specific subproperties. Note to the developers: Please be aware of the distinction between containment relation and provenance. The hasPart relation models physical containment, an InformationElement (a nmo:Message) can have a 'physical' part (an nfo:Attachment). Also, please note the difference between physical containment (hasPart) and logical containment (hasLogicalPart) the former has more strict meaning. They may occur independently of each other.

Comment
Generic property used to express 'physical' containment relationships between DataObjects. NIE extensions are encouraged to provide more specific subproperties of this one. It is advisable for actual instances of DataObjects to use those specific subproperties. Note to the developers: Please be aware of the distinction between containment relation and provenance. The hasPart relation models physical containment, an InformationElement (a nmo:Message) can have a 'physical' part (an nfo:Attachment). Also, please note the difference between physical containment (hasPart) and logical containment (hasLogicalPart) the former has more strict meaning. They may occur independently of each other.
Domain
InformationElement
InverseProperty
isPartOf
Label
hasPart
Range
DataObject
SubPropertyOf
Has Part
relatedTo
UserVisible
false

html content

The HTML content of an information element. This property can be used to store text including formatting in a generic fashion.

Comment
The HTML content of an information element. This property can be used to store text including formatting in a generic fashion.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
html content
MaxCardinality
1
Range
string

identifier

An unambiguous reference to the InformationElement within a given context. Recommended best practice is to identify the resource by means of a string conforming to a formal identification system.

Comment
An unambiguous reference to the InformationElement within a given context. Recommended best practice is to identify the resource by means of a string conforming to a formal identification system.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
identifier
Range
string
SubPropertyOf
identifier
Identifier

InformationElement

A unit of content the user works with. This is a superclass for all interpretations of a DataObject.

Comment
A unit of content the user works with. This is a superclass for all interpretations of a DataObject.
Label
InformationElement
SubClassOf
Resource

informationElementDate

A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of an Information Element. A common superproperty for all date-related properties of InformationElements in the NIE Framework.

Comment
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of an Information Element. A common superproperty for all date-related properties of InformationElements in the NIE Framework.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
informationElementDate
Range
dateTime
SubPropertyOf
Date

interpretedAs

Links the DataObject with the InformationElement it is interpreted as.

Comment
Links the DataObject with the InformationElement it is interpreted as.
Domain
DataObject
InverseProperty
isStoredAs
Label
interpretedAs
Range
InformationElement

isLogicalPartOf

Generic property used to express 'logical' containment relationships between DataObjects. NIE extensions are encouraged to provide more specific subproperties of this one. It is advisable for actual instances of InformationElement to use those specific subproperties. Note the difference between 'physical' containment (isPartOf) and logical containment (isLogicalPartOf)

Comment
Generic property used to express 'logical' containment relationships between DataObjects. NIE extensions are encouraged to provide more specific subproperties of this one. It is advisable for actual instances of InformationElement to use those specific subproperties. Note the difference between 'physical' containment (isPartOf) and logical containment (isLogicalPartOf)
Domain
InformationElement
InverseProperty
hasLogicalPart
Label
isLogicalPartOf
Range
InformationElement
SubPropertyOf
Is Part Of

isPartOf

Generic property used to express containment relationships between DataObjects. NIE extensions are encouraged to provide more specific subproperties of this one. It is advisable for actual instances of DataObjects to use those specific subproperties. Note to the developers: Please be aware of the distinction between containment relation and provenance. The isPartOf relation models physical containment, a nie:DataObject (e.g. an nfo:Attachment) is a 'physical' part of an nie:InformationElement (a nmo:Message). Also, please note the difference between physical containment (isPartOf) and logical containment (isLogicalPartOf) the former has more strict meaning. They may occur independently of each other.

Comment
Generic property used to express containment relationships between DataObjects. NIE extensions are encouraged to provide more specific subproperties of this one. It is advisable for actual instances of DataObjects to use those specific subproperties. Note to the developers: Please be aware of the distinction between containment relation and provenance. The isPartOf relation models physical containment, a nie:DataObject (e.g. an nfo:Attachment) is a 'physical' part of an nie:InformationElement (a nmo:Message). Also, please note the difference between physical containment (isPartOf) and logical containment (isLogicalPartOf) the former has more strict meaning. They may occur independently of each other.
Domain
DataObject
InverseProperty
hasPart
Label
isPartOf
Range
InformationElement
SubPropertyOf
Is Part Of
UserVisible
false

isStoredAs

Links the information element with the DataObject it is stored in.

Comment
Links the information element with the DataObject it is stored in.
Domain
InformationElement
InverseProperty
interpretedAs
Label
isStoredAs
Range
DataObject

keyword

Adapted DublinCore: The topic of the content of the resource, as keyword. No sentences here. Recommended best practice is to select a value from a controlled vocabulary or formal classification scheme.

Comment
Adapted DublinCore: The topic of the content of the resource, as keyword. No sentences here. Recommended best practice is to select a value from a controlled vocabulary or formal classification scheme.
Domain
InformationElement
Label
keyword
Range
string

language

Language the InformationElement is expressed in. This property applies to the data object in its entirety. If the data object is divisible into parts expressed in multiple languages - more specific properties should be used. Users are encouraged to use the two-letter code specified in the RFC 3066

Comment
Language the InformationElement is expressed in. This property applies to the data object in its entirety. If the data object is divisible into parts expressed in multiple languages - more specific properties should be used. Users are encouraged to use the two-letter code specified in the RFC 3066
Domain
InformationElement
Label
language
MaxCardinality
1
Range
string
SubPropertyOf
Language

lastModified

Last modification date of the DataObject. Note that this date refers to the modification of the DataObject itself (i.e. the physical representation). Compare with nie:contentLastModified.

Comment
Last modification date of the DataObject. Note that this date refers to the modification of the DataObject itself (i.e. the physical representation). Compare with nie:contentLastModified.
Domain
DataObject
Label
lastModified
MaxCardinality
1
Range
dateTime
SubPropertyOf
Date
lastModified