Visualizing and specifying ontologies using diagrammatic logics

Ian Oliver; John Howse; Gem Stapleton; Esko Nuutila; Seppo Torma

Visualizing and specifying ontologies using diagrammatic logics

Ian Oliver, John Howse, Gem Stapleton, Esko Nuutila, Seppo Torma

University of Brighton

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This paper proposes a diagrammatic logic that is suitable for specifying ontologies. We take a case study style approach to presenting the diagrammatic logic, and draw contrast with RDF graphs and description logics. We provide specications of two ontologies and show how to depict instances. Diagrammatic reasoning is used to show that an instance conforms to a specification. We also include examples to show how diagrammatic rules can be used to (a) constrain ontology specifications and (b) define mappings between ontologies. The framework also allows the specification of queries. The positive features of the diagrammatic logic are discussed, supporting a claim that the new logic is intuitive and appropriate for ontology specification. Finally, we discuss the possibilities for developing tools to support the use of the diagrammatic logic, including automated diagram drawing and reasoning procedures.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 5th Australasian Ontology Workshop
Place of Publication	Australia
Publisher	CSIR
Pages	3-12
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	9781920682910
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2009
Event	Proceedings of the 5th Australasian Ontology Workshop - Melbourne, Australia, 1 December, 2009 Duration: 1 Jan 2009 → …

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Workshop	Proceedings of the 5th Australasian Ontology Workshop
Period	1/01/09 → …

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© 2009 Australian Computer Society, Inc. This paper appeared at the 5th Austrailisian Ontologies Workshop. Conferences in Research and Practice in Information Technology (CRPIT), Vol. xx, Vladimir Estivill-Castro and Gillian Dobbie, Ed. Reproduction for academic, not-for profit purposes permitted provided this text is included.

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