Abstract:

A change representation method of semantic information was proposed based on the analysis of the general ontology change representation method. It can represent the ontology change information clearly, improve the intelligibility, and reduce redundant operations. After describing the basic operations of semantic change representation, we analyzed the effect of these change operations, and designed corresponding resolution strategies. So, this representation method can be applied to the process of ontology evolution and will improve the processing performance.

Key words: ontology evolution； ontology change； change representation