Abstract
The development of ontologies for various purposes is now a relatively commonplace process. A number of different approaches towards this aim are evident; empirical methodologies, giving rise to data-driven procedures or self-reflective (innate) methodologies, resulting in artifacts that are based on intellectual background understanding. In this paper, we compare and contrast these approaches through two practical examples, one from a descriptive metadata domain and one from the area of physical computing. Both examples are chosen from domains in which automated extraction of information is a significant use case for the resulting ontology. We identify a relationship within the ontology development process that allies empirical evidence and user judgement to develop user-centred ontologies, either on an individual or collaboratively-focused basis. A qualitative treatment of the characteristics of this type of 'language game' is identified as an ongoing research goal.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 23 Oct 2010 |
| Event | International Conference on Knowledge Management (ICKM) - Pittsburgh, USA United States Duration: 22 Oct 2010 → 23 Oct 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Knowledge Management (ICKM) |
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| Country/Territory | USA United States |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| Period | 22/10/10 → 23/10/10 |