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The Representation Of Context In Computer Software, Hisham Assal, Kym Pohl, Jens G. Pohl
The Representation Of Context In Computer Software, Hisham Assal, Kym Pohl, Jens G. Pohl
Collaborative Agent Design (CAD) Research Center
Computers do not have the equivalent of a human cognitive system and therefore store data simply as the numbers and words that are entered into the computer. For a computer to interpret data it requires an information structure that provides at least some level of context. This can be accomplished utilizing an ontology of objects with characteristics, semantic behavior, and a rich set of relationships to create a virtual version of real world situations and provide the context within which intelligent logic (e.g., agents) can automatically operate.
This paper discusses the process of developing ontologies that serve to …
Intelligent Information Management Tools In A Service-Oriented Software Environment, Jens G. Pohl
Intelligent Information Management Tools In A Service-Oriented Software Environment, Jens G. Pohl
Collaborative Agent Design (CAD) Research Center
This paper draws attention to the increasing need for agile and adaptive software environments that are capable of supporting rapid re-planning during the execution of time-critical operations involving commercial end-to-end supply chain transaction sequences, as well as disaster response and military missions. It is argued that such environments are currently best served by information-centric software tools executing within a service-oriented paradigm. Service-oriented architecture (SOA) design concepts and principles are described, with a focus on the functions of the services management framework (SMF) and enterprise service bus (ESB) components. Differentiating between data-centric and information-centric services, it is suggested that only intelligent …