A new model for solution of complex distributed constrained problems

In this paper we describe an original computational model for solving different types of Distributed Constraint Satisfaction Problems (DCSP). The proposed model is called Controller-Agents for Constraints Solving (CACS). This model is intended to be used which is an emerged field from the integration between two paradigms of different nature: Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) and the Constraint Satisfaction Problem paradigm (CSP) where all constraints are treated in central manner as a black-box. This model allows grouping constraints to form a subset that will be treated together as a local problem inside the controller. Using this model allows also handling non-binary constraints easily and directly so that no translating of constraints into binary ones is needed. This paper presents the implementation outlines of a prototype of DCSP solver, its usage methodology and overview of the CACS application for timetabling problems

Ontological Framework Aimed to Facilitate Business Transformations

International audienceInformation systems aimed for the analysis and management of enterprises perceive the reality through their embedded data patterns. These data patterns must be sufficient to store the information about transformations of business processes, products and organizational structure over time. Moreover, customization, extension and integration of data models have not to impede organizational changes. However, there is a lack of approaches to data modelling that fit with the changing nature of business objects and that allow the seamless extension and sharing of knowledge between business-nodes of networking organizations. This paper introduces a new ontological framework for consistent data modelling based on the notions of the Enterprise Ontology and the Object Paradigm. After explanation of the core elements of the proposed formal ontol-ogy, we exemplify the use of the ontology for creation of the information system aimed for the diagnosis of traceability problems in supply networks

From the Essence of an Enterprise Towards Enterprise Ontology Patterns

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Developing a Multi-facet Abstractions Framework for Designing a New Class of Traceability Applications

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Ontological Foundations of Multi-agent Framework for Organizational Diagnosis

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