[Ltg] LTG Seminar [Rolf Schwitter, 2007-03-12, E6A 357,11am]

[Marc Tilbrook]

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 LTG Seminar
  - see: http://www.clt.mq.edu.au/Events/Seminars.html

  Monday, 12th March, 2007, 11am
  Macquarie University, E6A, Room 357
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Title: . . . - - - . . .
Speaker: Rolf Schwitter

  Abstract

  In this talk I will report on work that I am currently undertaking with
Thomas Meyer and Anne Cregan of the Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
group at NICTA.

  We propose a new syntax that can be used to write and read OWL ontologies
in Controlled Natural Language: a well-defined subset of the English
language. Following the lead of Manchester OWL Syntax in making OWL more
accessible for non-logicians, and building on the previous work of PENG
(Processable English), the proposed Sydney OWL Syntax (S.O.S) enables
two-way translation and generation of grammatically correct full English
sentences to and from OWL 1.1 Functional Syntax. Used in conjunction with
OWL tools, it is designed to facilitate ontology construction and editing by
enabling authors to write an OWL ontology in a defined subset of English. It
also improves readability and understanding of OWL statements or whole
ontologies by enabling them to be read as English sentences. Whilst
different OWL syntaxes are suited to different purposes, it is hoped that by
providing the option of an English syntax which is intuitive, easy to use
and requires no specialized knowledge, the broader community will be far
more likely to develop and benefit from Semantic Web applications. This talk
will cover the scope, design, and examples of S.O.S in use, and the speaker
welcomes feedback on any and all aspects of the proposal.