Multi-layered distributed agent ontology for soft computing systems

Abstract

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