基于本体的工作流元模型研究

Research on Ontology-based Workflow Meta Model

提出使用本体来描述工作流元模型,通过综合目前在工作流元模型方面的研究成果,提炼出工作流元模型的概念,建立可扩展、可理解、可维护的工作流元模型本体,实现在模型层次上的扩展,同时建立工作流的本体知识库,为以后的工作流模型的分析建模、模型的自动验证、以及工作流管理系统之间的互操作奠定坚实的基础。

In this paper, we present a possibility to describe workflow meta model using ontology. Based on the research resuits we have. we also define the concetpts of workflow meta model and build up workflow meta model outology, which is extendable, comprehonsible and maintainable. In this way, the model layer is extended, and antology knowledge base of workflow is set up. All these results lay a solid foundation for the future work, such as analyzing and modeling of workflow model, automatic model checking, and interoperation between the workflow management systems.