Triple
T2166102
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Activation Lock |
E46911
|
entity |
| Predicate | uses |
P98
|
FINISHED |
| Object |
Apple activation servers
Apple activation servers are Apple's backend systems that verify device ownership and activation status, enabling security features like Activation Lock on iPhones, iPads, and other Apple devices.
|
E240727
|
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: Apple activation servers | Statement: [Activation Lock, uses, Apple activation servers]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Apple activation servers Context triple: [Activation Lock, uses, Apple activation servers]
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A.
Apple Store
Apple Store is Apple Inc.’s official retail and online chain that sells its hardware devices, software, and services while providing product support and technical assistance.
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B.
Apple Developer Program
The Apple Developer Program is Apple’s official membership service that provides developers with the tools, resources, and distribution rights needed to build, test, and publish apps on Apple platforms.
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C.
AirPort
AirPort is Apple's brand name for its line of Wi‑Fi networking technology and products used to provide wireless connectivity for its computers and devices.
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D.
Apple
Apple is a widely cultivated fruit known for its crisp texture, sweet-tart flavor, and central role in cuisines and agricultural traditions around the world.
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E.
Apple ID
Apple ID is a user’s central Apple account used to access and synchronize services like the App Store, iCloud, iTunes, and other Apple ecosystems across devices.
- 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: Apple activation servers Triple: [Activation Lock, uses, Apple activation servers]
Generated description
Apple activation servers are Apple's backend systems that verify device ownership and activation status, enabling security features like Activation Lock on iPhones, iPads, and other Apple devices.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Apple activation servers Target entity description: Apple activation servers are Apple's backend systems that verify device ownership and activation status, enabling security features like Activation Lock on iPhones, iPads, and other Apple devices.
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A.
Apple Store
Apple Store is Apple Inc.’s official retail and online chain that sells its hardware devices, software, and services while providing product support and technical assistance.
-
B.
Apple Developer Program
The Apple Developer Program is Apple’s official membership service that provides developers with the tools, resources, and distribution rights needed to build, test, and publish apps on Apple platforms.
-
C.
AirPort
AirPort is Apple's brand name for its line of Wi‑Fi networking technology and products used to provide wireless connectivity for its computers and devices.
-
D.
Apple
Apple is a widely cultivated fruit known for its crisp texture, sweet-tart flavor, and central role in cuisines and agricultural traditions around the world.
-
E.
Apple ID
Apple ID is a user’s central Apple account used to access and synchronize services like the App Store, iCloud, iTunes, and other Apple ecosystems across devices.
- 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_69a88a184cbc8190877791f6552c2484 |
completed | March 4, 2026, 7:38 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69abbeab223881908aaa2bc4f85329cc |
completed | March 7, 2026, 5:59 a.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69ae58f044b8819092c58022383d3468 |
completed | March 9, 2026, 5:21 a.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69ae5972d3d4819082f8896f12126422 |
completed | March 9, 2026, 5:24 a.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69ae5a10607881909849a72201399d62 |
completed | March 9, 2026, 5:26 a.m. |
Created at: March 4, 2026, 7:45 p.m.