# Actionable Data Book (ADB) Profile

The xAPI ABD profile is used to identify interactions between an actor and an eBook activity based on the IEEE ADB project.

## Profile Details

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| **ID** | `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb` |
| **See Also** | https://standards.ieee.org/develop/indconn/adb/ |
| **Status** | draft |
| **Version** | v1.0 |

## Author

**IEEE Industry Connections**

## Concepts

### annotated

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/annotated`

Provide notes or symbols for further explanation or thoughts while reading.

### arrived

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/arrived`

Indicates the actor arrived a specific location by movement or progress. To arrive a specific scene within a story or book experience.

### attended

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/attended`

Indicates the actor was present at a virtual or physical event or activity. 

### bookmarked

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/bookmarked`

Persisting the current location (page) where the reader stopped the ebook activity.

### coached

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/coached`

To teach or lead another person through an activity. Coached is a direct response to the Requested verb. The receiver of a Requested statement will periodically respond by sending a Coached statement that clears out the coach's queue.

### demanded

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/demanded`

Indicates a request for eBook session or redirect. Shall be distinct from requested which refers to actor conversations (e.g., requested help fom instructor).

### described

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/described`

Detailed answer as a result of an interaction in an ebook activity or assessment.

### highlighted

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/highlighted`

Highlight important areas in an eBook for the purpose of later review or note taking.

### initiated

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/initiated`

Used to initiate text code, user preferences or accessibility preferences to a teacher.

### noted

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/noted`

Add annotation or notes to selected text within an ebook or highlight.

### read

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/read`

Indicates that the actor read the object. This is typically only applicable for objects representing printed or written content, such as a book, a message or a comment.

### referenced

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/referenced`

Use dictionary or other resource to look up a selected word. A learner might reference outside information in support of the topic and could reference additional reading for his/her colleagues or mentor.

### requested

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/requested`

Indicates the actor needed or demanded an object or another actor. Requested indicates a comment that is shared with peers as a group or Coach as a trainer. The request for coaching or help prompts users to respond giving them coaching credit.

### selected

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/selected`

Choose section of text to copy to clipboard.

### watched

**Type:** Verb

**ID:** `https://w3id.org/xapi/adb/verbs/watched`

Indicates that the actor has watched the object. This verb is typically applicable only when the object represents dynamic, visible content such as a movie, a television show or a public performance.

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