Semantic sensor data annotation method for industrial scene efficiency optimization to enable digital economy

Abstract

AbstractIn the digital economy era, efficiently leveraging the vast amount of sensor data generated by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is essential. This paper presents an innovative semantic annotation method for industrial sensor data, designed to optimize data processing and enhance system efficiency. Our method combines cluster analysis, ontology development, and rule‐based reasoning to automatically annotate IIoT sensory data. By utilizing data aggregation and filtering mechanisms, which incorporate the DBSCAN (Density‐Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise) algorithm and a rule engine, we significantly reduce the data volume required for annotation. The Semantic Web Rule Language aids in naming new concepts and properties identified through clustering, contributing further to the automation of data processing. Experimental results, using public datasets, validate the effectiveness of our method, showing a reduction in data volume by about 20% and underscoring its potential in enhancing industrial systems' automation and overall efficiency.