SIDRES : A Novel Annotation Tool For The Automatic Detection of Semantic Entities (2021)

Abstract: We present a novel annotation tool called SIDRES (Système Interactif de Détection et de Reconnaissance d’Entités Sémantiques [Interactive System for the Detection and Identification of Semantic Entities]). SIDRES provides an annotation environment for classifying text units through ad hoc categories. These categories can be coupled with contexts, so as to provide a means for the disambiguation of formally identical units assigned to different categories. SIDRES was developed as part of an industrial partnership between the LIA (Laboratoire d’Informatique d’Avignon [Research Institute of Informatics at the University of Avignon]) and a French company in the eHealth sector. This partnership was created within the framework of a technology-transfer project promoted by the SATT Sud-Est, whose core mission is bringing together industry and research institutions.

## conclusion we presented sidres, a new annotation tool that allows for the creation of categories and the introduction of contexts. we demonstrated the value of contexts for addressing negation in medical reports in french. thanks to its flexibility, simplicity of use, and broad application possibilities, sidres can be easily incorporated to varied, small and large-scale annotation projects. sidres can be used for research purposes under a non-commercial license with an agreement of avignon university. for commercial purposes, please contact guillaume gouvernet (guillaume.gouvernet@sattse.com).