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In many real-world applications, extracting structured data from unstructured text on web pages is a critical task. While numerous Natural Language Processing (NLP) approaches claim to handle this challenge, implementing a robust and scalable solution remains a key area of exploration. This project…

FactCheck is a framework for detecting and resolving conflicting data on the Web. It establishes an entire fact comparison process that consists of data acquisition, data comparison, the presentation of comparison results, and comprehensive analysis functions. FactCheck is a leading research topic…

The web is vast and diverse, making the task of scraping web pages both challenging and intricate. Yet, extracting meaningful content from web pages is crucial for applications like conflict detection, where identifying discrepancies between sources requires precise and structured data. This project…

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol that enables seamless integration between LLM applications and external data sources and tools. MCP is a framework for managing interactions between AI models and their context, making it particularly useful for tasks like information extraction.…

Understanding how computers interpret and represent human language is a key challenge in natural language processing. By working with AMR and RDF, this project introduces students to two important frameworks for semantic representation. Using the py_amr2fred library, the project demonstrates how…

Different types of information security policies make it difficult to access relevant passages in individual policies and combine them into an actionable recommendation. A repository in which the policies are stored, and their sections can be accessed in relation to their relevance in each…

Cyber Security Decision Making is becoming a core aspect of cyber defense efforts. Advanced decision models and processes, such as the OODA Loop do heavily depend on the available information. The major task of this project is to develop and implement an approach to support the OBSERVE (Information…

The NIST Cyber Security Framework (https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework) has become an established standard for cyber security management. With version 2.0 of this framework introducing a GOVERN function (NIST CSWP 29, The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, February 26, 2024, p. 3), the…

FactCheck is a framework for detecting and resolving conflicting data on the Web. It establishes an entire fact comparison process that consists of data acquisition, data comparison, the presentation of comparison results, and comprehensive analysis functions. FactCheck is a leading research topic…

FactCheck is a framework for detecting and resolving conflicting data on the Web. It establishes an entire fact comparison process that consists of data acquisition, data comparison, the presentation of comparison results, and comprehensive analysis functions. FactCheck is a leading research topic…

Game-based learning leverages the principles of serious gaming to create engaging and effective educational experiences. This project involves designing and developing a game-based learning system tailored to the content and learning goals of a specific lecture or course. The system should focus on…

Organizing and managing large collections of multimedia content, such as images, videos, and audio files, can be a complex task. This project involves developing a multimedia management system that focuses on features like automatic tagging, sorting, and metadata extraction based on media content.…

Navigating large or complex buildings can be challenging, especially for individuals with specific accessibility needs. This project aims to develop a mobile application and framework to create digital maps that assist users in navigating unfamiliar buildings. Administrators will be able to map out…

Analyzing and syntactically validating UML models from non-editable formats is a highly complex and advanced challenge. This project involves developing a tool that can read UML models (e.g., Use Case, Class Diagram, ER Diagram, Sequence Diagram) from fixed formats such as JPEG, digitally…

Implement a browser extension using different frontend frameworks.

Strongly recommended course: Multimedia and Semantic Technologies

This project is part of the FactCheck research project.

Currently, FactCheck collects information from the Web via IdaFix and dedicated crawlers, and provides the resulting insights via a Web API that serves, for the most part,…

The FactCheck framework aims to address the issue of conflicting data on the Web by providing a systematic approach to detect and resolve such discrepancies. It encompasses the entire fact comparison process, including data acquisition, comparison, presentation of results, and advanced analysis…

The FactCheck framework aims to address the issue of conflicting data on the Web by providing a systematic approach to detect and resolve such discrepancies. It encompasses the entire fact comparison process, including data acquisition, comparison, presentation of results, and advanced analysis…

The FactCheck framework aims to address the issue of conflicting data on the Web by providing a systematic approach to detect and resolve such discrepancies. It encompasses the entire fact comparison process, including data acquisition, comparison, presentation of results, and advanced analysis…

The unstoppable growth of online shopping brings both opportunities and challenges. Navigating digital marketplaces requires more innovative solutions. This AI project aims to meet this demand by creating an intelligent virtual shopping assistant. By integrating AI, machine learning, and natural…

Problem Statement: While music is essential for child development, modern interaction often happens via touchscreens, which lack tactile feedback and fine motor skill training. "Tangible User Interfaces" (TUIs)—where physical objects control digital data—offer a more developmentally appropriate way…

Problem Statement: Paper-based exams are robust against cheating but impose a massive grading burden on educators. Many solutions (like Moodle) require separate Answer Sheets, which are confusing for students and disconnect the answer from the question context. There is a lack of open-source tools…

Problem Statement: Staying informed about the safety and whereabouts of close family members often involves intrusive measures, such as constantly checking text messages or using tracking apps on a smartphone. This demands high cognitive attention ("Active Monitoring"). In contrast, "Calm…

Problem Statement: Misinformation spreads rapidly during live events (e.g., debates, streams), often outpacing post-hoc verification. While Speech-to-Text (STT) exists, the challenge lies in processing infinite audio streams. A system must intelligently "chunk" continuous audio into semantic…

Problem Statement: While general activity tracking (e.g., running or walking) is well-established, fine-grained recognition of strength training exercises remains a significant challenge due to complex movements and frequent transitions. Current wearables often require manual input to start sets or…

Problem Statement: In secondary education (High School / Gymnasium), students often receive performance feedback only via delayed report cards. While Gamification (XP/Levels) effectively motivates the 10-18 age group, teachers lack digital tools to apply it efficiently. Furthermore, school network…

Problem Statement: The Web contains vast amounts of conflicting information about entities (e.g., Persons, Movies, Events). A core challenge in Web Information Integration is that different sources use different identifiers (e.g., "J. Doe" vs. "John Doe"). Before any "Fact Checking" can occur, the…

Problem Statement: The integration of Generative AI in education has created a "verification gap." High-quality written submissions and coding projects often fail to prove that a student has truly mastered the underlying theoretical concepts. While traditional oral exams are the most robust way to…

Problem Statement: Detecting mosquitoes in indoor environments is a critical challenge for health and comfort. While visual tracking is often ineffective due to the insect's size and speed, their unique "wing-beat" frequency (typically 300 Hz – 700 Hz) provides a distinct acoustic signature.…

Problem Statement: Reaction-time training tools are often expensive and proprietary. Creating a custom, open-source alternative allows for flexible gamification but presents significant challenges in synchronizing distributed wireless nodes with low latency. The system must coordinate multiple…

Problem Statement: Modern e-learning platforms like Moodle excel at automated Multiple Choice assessments but struggle with open-ended tasks, such as code logic explanations or architectural decisions. While existing plugins (like VPL) can check if code compiles, they cannot assess the quality,…

Problem Statement: University websites contain vast amounts of information (curricula, ECTS guidelines, opening hours), but finding specific answers is often difficult due to fragmented navigation. Standard keyword searches fail to answer complex questions, such as "Which courses do I need for the…

Jupyter Notebooks allow for the creation and sharing of documents that contain live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text. Jupyter Notebooks are a well-established and well-recog ,,nized tool in academia and education in general as well as in specific fields of research where it is…

FactCheck is a framework for the detection and resolution of conflicting structured data on the Web. The FactCheck framework is the result of ongoing research at our research group. One of the central building blocks is the context-dependent comparison of structured data of various representations…

The goal of this project is the implementation of a demo application which illustrates the concept of the consensus technique, e.g., proof-of-stake, Clique (proof-of-authority) (but not the often used "proof-of-work" as, e.g., used in the Bitcoin Blockchain). For example, a possible application…

Roon (https://roon.app/en/) is a premium application to manage large, high quality music libraries. It supports browsing, discovery, collecting, and listening to music. One of the unique values of Roon is its rich metadata (see the Metadata Model used by Roon https://help.roonlabs.com/portal/en/kb/a…

The goal of this project is - starting out from a given demo implementation - to implement an application for a digital "Studienleistungs & Prüfungspass" (study performance & examination pass) based on blockchain technology. The pass will record the individual, required study achievements (like…

The goal of this project is the design and the implementation of a framework based on blockchain technology that allows for the detection of manipulations in images or videos. Images or videos can be manipulated, e.g., individuals (or other objects) can be added to or removed from an image, video…

The goal of this project is the design and the implementation of a framework based on cryptography that allows for the detection of manipulations in images or videos. Images or videos can be manipulated, e.g., individuals (or other objects) can be added to or removed from an image, video frames (or…

The FactCheck framework is designed to address the issue of conflicting data on the Web by providing a systematic approach to detect and resolve such discrepancies. It encompasses the entire fact comparison process, including data acquisition, comparison, presentation of results, and advanced…