An Ontology - based Transformation Method from Feature Model to Class Model

김동리; Chee-Yang Song; Dongsu Kang; BAIKDooKwon

Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information

Abbr : JKSCI
2008, 13(5), pp.53-67
Publisher : The Korean Society Of Computer And Information
Research Area : Computer Science

김동리 ¹, Chee-Yang Song ², Dongsu Kang ³, BAIKDooKwon ⁴

¹고려대학교
²경북대학교
³국방대학교
⁴고려대학교

ABSTRACT

At present, for reuse of similar domains between feature model and class model, researches of transformation at the model level and of transformation using ontology between two models are being made, but consistent transformation through metamodel is not made. And the factors of modeling transformation targets are not sufficient, and especially, automatic transformation algorithm and supporting tools are not provided so reuse of domains between models is not activated. This paper proposes a method of transformation from feature model to class model using ontology on the metamodel. For this, it re-establishes the metamodel of feature model, class model, and ontology, and it defines the properties of modelling factors for each metamodel. Based on the properties, it defines the profiles of transformation rules between feature model and ontology, and between ontology and class model, using set theory and propositional calculus. For automation of the transformation, it creates transformation algorithm and supporting tools. Using the proposed transformation rules and tools, real application is made through Electronic Approval System. Through this, it is possible to transform from the existing constructed feature model to the class model and to use it again for a different development method. Especially, it is possible to remove ambiguity of semantic transformation using ontology, and automation of transformation maintains consistence between models.
KEYWORDS

휘처모델(feature model), 클래스모델(class model), 모델변환(model transformation), 메타모델(metamodel), 온톨로지(ontology), 재사용(reuse)
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