Duskverin
Terminology used in this system
The interface and documentation use specific terms consistently. This section defines them so that new users can navigate the system with a clear understanding of what each term means.
Category
A category is a named grouping within the classification structure. Each category has a defined scope: it covers a particular type of content and is distinct from neighbouring categories. A category may contain sub-categories that offer more specific groupings within its scope.
Sub-category
A sub-category is a subdivision within a category. It inherits the broader definition of the parent category but applies a more specific filter. Items assigned to a sub-category are also considered to belong to the parent category for navigation purposes.
Classification confidence
Classification confidence is a system-generated indicator of how reliably an item has been assigned to its category. High confidence means the item's properties closely match the category definition. Lower confidence is displayed as a note alongside the item's classification record; it does not mean the item has been placed incorrectly, only that the assignment was made with less certainty than usual.
Cross-reference
A cross-reference is a link between two or more items that share significant classification properties despite appearing in different categories. Cross-references are built automatically from the classification layer and are not manually curated.
Review log
The review log is a session-specific record of the items a user has examined. It provides a navigable trail back through the session and is cleared when the session ends.
Classification report
A classification report is a structured document generated from a selected set of items. It records the category assignments, confidence levels, and cross-reference relationships for those items and can be used to document the scope of a review session.
How categories are defined
Each category in the Duskverin classification structure has a written definition that describes the type of content it covers and the criteria used to assign items to it. These definitions are applied by the classification layer when new content is processed.
Category definitions and their purpose
A well-formed category definition does three things: it identifies the primary property or set of properties that content must have to belong to the category, it distinguishes the category from its nearest neighbours, and it indicates what to do when an item's properties fall on a boundary between two categories.
In practice, most items are assigned to a category without difficulty because their properties are clearly within the scope of one category and outside the scope of others. Boundary cases require the classification layer to apply additional rules. Where those rules do not produce a confident assignment, the item is classified at the level where confidence is acceptable and marked accordingly.
Viewing category definitions
Category definitions are visible within the interface. When you are browsing a category, the category's definition is accessible from the category header. This is intended to make the organisation of the system transparent to users rather than presenting categories as opaque containers.
What new users can expect
If you are using Duskverin for the first time following access confirmation, this section describes what the initial experience involves.
The starting view
After access is confirmed, the interface opens at the top level of the category hierarchy. This is the broadest view of the system's organisation and provides a complete picture of the categories available before you navigate into any of them. Starting at this level is intentional: the system is designed to be understood from the top down before items are examined in detail.
Moving through the interface
Each step deeper into the hierarchy narrows the content you are viewing. The current location within the hierarchy is always shown as a navigable path at the top of the content area. You can return to any previous level by selecting the relevant part of this path.
Using the review log
The review log builds as you navigate. If you find that you want to return to an item you examined earlier but have moved away from, the review log provides a direct link back to it without requiring you to retrace the navigation steps you took originally. The log is ordered chronologically.
Generating your first classification report
After reviewing a set of items, you may want to produce a classification report to record what you examined. The report function is available from the classification viewer and allows you to select which items from your review log to include. The resulting report can be saved from within the interface.
Asking questions during use
If you encounter something during use that is unclear or that does not appear to behave as described, the support team is reachable through the Enquire page. Selecting "Support request" as the request type routes the message to the team member responsible for platform questions.
Contact
For questions about the terminology or processes described on this page:
Duskverin Pty Ltd
Level 4, 233 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Phone: +61 3 9012 4567
Email: [email protected]