Ernesto Damiani and Cristiano Fugazza
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the advantages of semantics‐aware representation formalisms in the integration of digital rights management (DRM) infrastructures…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the advantages of semantics‐aware representation formalisms in the integration of digital rights management (DRM) infrastructures grounded on heterogeneous formats.
Design/methodology/approach
After discussing the notion of semantics‐aware IPR and its relationship with Semantic Web‐style metadata, we exemplify the advantages of adopting it by providing two different use cases. XML‐based DRMLs are mapped with a shared ontology‐based representation in such a way that dependencies between elements can be drawn.
Findings
Individual formalisms may take advantage of a semantics‐aware infrastructure to check consistency of DRM policies according to dependencies not explicit in the specification language. On the other hand, distinct formalisms can be integrated with each other according to fine‐grained translation mechanisms.
Originality/value
Inference procedures can pre‐process this knowledge base and derive implicit knowledge that can be used by programming logic in the actual enforcement of DRM policies.
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The purpose of this Guest Editorial is to introduce the papers in this special issue.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this Guest Editorial is to introduce the papers in this special issue.
Design/methodology/approach
A brief summary of the main contributions of the papers included in this issue is provided.
Findings
In order to combat the digital information war it was found that important work must be done to establish both users' and content providers' trust through fair e‐commerce/digital rights management (DRM).
Originality/value
The paper provides an overview of the basic requirements of DRM systems.