Abstract:

Traditionally, the use of standard Web-based architecture for knowledge modeling and management suffers from important weaknesses. This work describes the use of current technology of Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) in tools for knowledge modeling and management. As a proof of the proposal we have implemented RuleModeler, a RIA for knowledge modeling that provides a user experience similar to desktop applications. With the tool, knowledge models composed of ontologies and production rules can be specified in collaboration by the project developers. The tool has been used to create and maintain the knowledge model for a pest control decision-support system in agriculture.