Triple
T16023819
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | MAU |
E388667
|
entity |
| Predicate | alsoKnownAs |
P39
|
FINISHED |
| Object |
Multistation Access Unit
A Multistation Access Unit (MAU) is a central hub device used in Token Ring networks to connect multiple computers into a logical ring topology while physically wiring them in a star configuration.
|
E1189835
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (4 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: Multistation Access Unit | Statement: [MAU, alsoKnownAs, Multistation Access Unit]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Multistation Access Unit Context triple: [MAU, alsoKnownAs, Multistation Access Unit]
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A.
Multibus
Multibus is an early Intel-developed computer bus standard widely used in 1980s workstations and embedded systems for modular expansion and peripheral connectivity.
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B.
Siemens P2000
The Siemens P2000 is a light rail vehicle used by Los Angeles Metro and other transit systems, known for its modular design and suitability for urban rail operations.
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C.
Siemens ATC
Siemens ATC is an automated train control signaling system developed by Siemens for managing and optimizing railway and metro operations.
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D.
IBM 3174 establishment controller
The IBM 3174 establishment controller is a communications controller that manages and routes data between IBM 3270-family terminals and mainframe or host computer systems in enterprise environments.
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E.
Connectix
Connectix was a software company best known for its innovative virtualization and emulation products, including early virtual machine and disk imaging technologies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NEDg
Description generation
gpt-5.1
Instruction
Generate a one-sentence description of the target entity. You are given a context triple in the form (subject, predicate, object), where the object is the target entity. # Instructions Use the triple to infer relevant information about the entity. Describe the entity based on what is most defining, well-known. Avoid repeating the information from the triple, unless really essential. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the target entity]"
Input
Entity: Multistation Access Unit Triple: [MAU, alsoKnownAs, Multistation Access Unit]
Generated description
A Multistation Access Unit (MAU) is a central hub device used in Token Ring networks to connect multiple computers into a logical ring topology while physically wiring them in a star configuration.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Multistation Access Unit Target entity description: A Multistation Access Unit (MAU) is a central hub device used in Token Ring networks to connect multiple computers into a logical ring topology while physically wiring them in a star configuration.
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A.
Multibus
Multibus is an early Intel-developed computer bus standard widely used in 1980s workstations and embedded systems for modular expansion and peripheral connectivity.
-
B.
Siemens P2000
The Siemens P2000 is a light rail vehicle used by Los Angeles Metro and other transit systems, known for its modular design and suitability for urban rail operations.
-
C.
Siemens ATC
Siemens ATC is an automated train control signaling system developed by Siemens for managing and optimizing railway and metro operations.
-
D.
IBM 3174 establishment controller
The IBM 3174 establishment controller is a communications controller that manages and routes data between IBM 3270-family terminals and mainframe or host computer systems in enterprise environments.
-
E.
Connectix
Connectix was a software company best known for its innovative virtualization and emulation products, including early virtual machine and disk imaging technologies.
- F. None of above. chosen
Provenance (5 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69d86dada3808190825d5f80d72fbe88 |
completed | April 10, 2026, 3:25 a.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69e18324bf308190b80bb445c7911198 |
completed | April 17, 2026, 12:47 a.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69ffcf2f7c4c8190b1290ac28aad8cd0 |
completed | May 10, 2026, 12:19 a.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69ffd065cb948190b0ad7e89a12ce535 |
completed | May 10, 2026, 12:25 a.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69ffd1a52de08190a7b283af83be1f42 |
completed | May 10, 2026, 12:30 a.m. |
Created at: April 10, 2026, 4:55 a.m.