Ontology-based multiagent approach to data fusion

Marek Obitko; Jan Smid

doi:10.1117/12.458400

6 March 2002 Ontology-based multiagent approach to data fusion

Marek Obitko, Jan Smid

Proceedings Volume 4731, Sensor Fusion: Architectures, Algorithms, and Applications VI; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.458400
Event: AeroSense 2002, 2002, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

In this paper, we describe an ontology based multi-agent approach to data fusion from heterogeneous data sources. We assume that the data can come from various sensors or databases. In our approach, each data source is handled by one agent. The agent is able to deliver the data and the description of the data. The data description is provided in the form of specialized ontology. This description is the basis for fusion and integration of data from different sources or agents. A specialized agent fuses the data by evaluating these descriptions under the given query. Since data source agents themselves maintain the description of the data, the whole system of data sources is extensible. This means that a new data source agent may enter the system of data sources at any time. After proper registration with the fusion agent, a new agent can contribute to the overall process. The fusion agent is requested to provide data from different sources with type and location specification. The possible process outcomes are fused data, transformation rules or a failure message. After finding fusion rules, the agent is able to provide data continuously. In our examples of ontologies, we describe primarily numerical data sources and their relations, however symbolic data fusion is also considered.

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Marek Obitko and Jan Smid "Ontology-based multiagent approach to data fusion", Proc. SPIE 4731, Sensor Fusion: Architectures, Algorithms, and Applications VI, (6 March 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.458400

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