Adapting Ontologies to Content Patterns using Transformation Patterns

Ontology content patterns are meant to be used not only for new ontologies but also for reengineering of existing ontologies. However, the modelling style of such ontologies often differs from the best-practice pattern that is to be imported to their root portions, which makes the integration of the two models time-consuming and error-prone. We explore how the recently developed PatOMat transformation framework could be applied to ease the adaptation of 'legacy' ontologies to a widely used content pattern from the OntologyDesignPatterns.org library. We also investigate the link between transformation choices and logical patterns as those earlier proposed by the W3C SWBPD Group.