Multi-layered agent ontology for soft computing systems

Issue title: Advanced Intelligent Techniques in Engineering Applications

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Khosla, R.

Affiliations: Business Systems and Knowledge Modelling Laboratory, School of Business, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria – 3086, Australia. Fax.: +61 3 9479 5971; Tel: +61 3 9479 3064; E-mail: r.khosla@latrobe.edu.au

Abstract: In this paper we outline a multi-layered distributed agent ontology for providing system modelling support to practitioners and problem solvers at four levels, namely, clerical, tool (technology), optimization and task level respectively. We outline how the ontology facilitates the development of human-centered soft computing systems. The ontology has been applied in a range of areas including alarm processing, web mining, image processing, sales recruitment and medical diagnosis. We also outline the definition of agents in different layers of the ontology.

DOI: 10.3233/KES-2004-8207

Journal: International Journal of Knowledge-based and Intelligent Engineering Systems, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 117-128, 2004