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Subject: RE: [huml] DOJ UseCases
Rex, thanks for starting to define the possibilities in the law enforcement space. As i watch the TV show CSI in the US and i see how in a crime solving drama context current technologies are applied.. i get goose bumps thinking about the opportunities yet to be discovered in the application of XML technologies in the legal and law enforcement space. the Human Mark-up TC is turning the rest of us into explorers of our own minds, professional knowledge and bodies using mark-up... through the work of the E-gov subcommittee called services we are trying to identify common government services.... the use cases cited below support that effort.... as well as the eGov TC charter section work with other OASIS channels and other international standards bodies' channels (e.g. XML.org for schema registry and/or information portal), to act as a clearinghouse of information related to applicable specifications/standards as well as activities and projects being conducted by Governments in the adoption of XML-based systems and standards. thanks diane -----Original Message----- From: Rex Brooks [mailto:rexb@starbourne.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 10:21 PM To: huml@lists.oasis-open.org Subject: [huml] DOJ UseCases Importance: Low Hi Folks, In advance of our meeting tomorrow, I thought I would pass along a few thoughts on a topic from a recent chat Ranjeeth, Rob and I had. In his recent attendance at E-Government meetings in a variety of venues, including the OASIS E-Gov TC, he has been asked to work up some Use Cases where HumanML could be of service in matters relevant to the State Dept and the DOJ. In this message I wanted to put on the table a couple of Use Cases for the DOJ. Using Ranjeeth's form framework as a way to introduce HumanML as an analytical tool or aid, I think we could come up with some Use Cases in the area of Evidence Correlations. That is, we can demonstrate HumanML-enabled analysis of how evidence can indicate corroboration or contradiction of testimony and assertion of apparent facts such as cultural backgrounds, age, education, social and intimate relationships, belief systems, and more. Further, we can show how the value of HumanML-enabled analysis can be important for DOJ. This could perhaps encourage the DOJ to help support us by participating in our TC and the efforts of our associated endeavors in developing resources for independent forensic analysis of human social and cultural factors. The key concept in providing Use Cases to demonstrate this is independent forensic analysis. One of the most important features HumanML can bring into systems of jurisprudence is that we are in favor of cultural descriptions/modules built by individuals from within the cultures they describe. We can show how using these cultural descriptions can provide more accurate comparisons of evidence and interviews/interrogations with cultural/social norms for the individuals involved. The Social Services-Child Protective Services Use Case falls into this category. Another Use Case of this sort would be screening claims for political asylum. Further, obtaining HumanML-enabled analyses from interpretors who specialize in different aspects of HumanML-enabled analysis, a more broadly-based set of conclusions will be possible. Another kind of Use Case that is relevant to the DOJ is comparing statements of purpose such as mission statements, financial statements, auditing reports, etc. with events, actions, and results. This can identify inconsistencies and/or confirm consistency. A Use Case of this sort would be the Enron/Arthur Anderson fraud which was characterized by a term with clear implications HumanML ought to be helpful in identifying as well. That term, of course, was "aggressive accounting." I'm sure we can come up with more, but these are three Use Cases which at least comprize a start. Ciao, Rex -- Rex Brooks Starbourne Communications Design 1361-A Addison, Berkeley, CA 94702 *510-849-2309 http://www.starbourne.com * rexb@starbourne.com
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