An ontology-based functional modeling approach for multi-agent distributed design on the semantic web

Authors:
Wenyu Zhang;Lanfen Lin;Jiong Qiu;Ruofeng Tong;Jinxiang Dong
Affiliations:
College of Information, Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics, Hangzhou, China;Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China;Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China;Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China;Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
Venue:
CSCWD'05 Proceedings of the 9th international conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work in Design II
Year:
2005

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Abstract

This paper describes a preliminary attempt at using Semantic Web paradigm, especially the Web Ontology Language (OWL), for functional design knowledge representation during functional modeling in a multi-agent distributed design environment. An ontology-based functional modeling framework is proposed as a prelude to a meaningful agent communication for collaborative functional modeling. Formal knowledge representation in OWL format extends traditional functional modeling with capabilities of knowledge sharing and distributed problem solving, and is used as a content language within the FIPA ACL (Agent Communication Language) messages in a proposed multi-agent architecture. The ontological enhancement to functional modeling facilitates the implementation of Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) in functional design for Semantic Web applications.