Cognitive Support and Visualization for Semi-Automatic Ontology Mapping

Much of the focus of ontology mapping research has been on how to automatically produce mappings. However, creating mappings between ontologies is a difficult, semi-automatic process, requiring user intervention. In our research, we have been investigating the user’s role in the mapping creation process, specifically attempting to uncover how we can best support and aid the user with their decision making processes. Based on a set of investigative studies, we have derived specific design guidelines for the development of ontology mapping tools. In this demo, we will showcase one instantiation of these guidelines in a tool called COGZ. The COGZ tool combines a visual representation of mappings with powerful user-driven filtering to help reduce task complexity.