A Pattern-based Framework for Representation of Uncertainty in Ontologies

Abstract. We present a novel approach to representing uncertain information in ontologies based on design patterns. We provide a brief description of our approach, present its use in case of fuzzy information and probabilistic information, and describe the possibility to model multiple types of uncertainty in a single ontology. We also shortly present an appropriate fuzzy reasoning tool and define a complex ontology architecture for well-founded handling of uncertain information.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: SEMWEB
• Authors: Miroslav Vacura, Vojtech Svátek, Pavel Smrz, Nikos Simou
• Keywords: Appropriate Fuzzy Reasoning, Complex Ontology Architecture, SEMWEB 2007, Uncertain Information