Content Items for Scientific Data Information Systems

摘要

Data information systems include memory for storing a first content item representing a predefined workflow. The first content item has a data format that complies with a unified data structure. The data information system further comprises a scientific instrument configured to acquire data in accordance with the predefined workflow, and a server in communication with the scientific instrument to obtain the data acquired by the scientific instrument. The server has a processor that executes program code to convert the acquired data into a second content item with a data format that complies with the unified data structure. The unified data structure can include an instance data element with fields that are specific to a type of content item, and a catalog data element having a copy of data extracted from the type-specific fields of the instance data element.