Connectionism-inspired knowledge modeling for industrial systems

This paper introduces connectionistic concept grid (CCG), which is used for representation and reasoning of engineering knowledge applied for the industrial systems. The paper also presents the Crossword tool which was used for computer aided modelling and execution of CCG. CCG is able to provide semantic descriptions of objects and processes and was developed to overcome limitations of earlier knowledge approaches in expression of temporal relations between objects. The scope of this article includes an explanation of the principles for the proposed approach. The execution principles of the model, description of the tool and simple illustrative scenario of industrial equipment used in automated assembly line are discussed. It is assumed that the equipment interfaces are implemented as web services.

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