"HOLOS : a methodology for deriving scheduling systems"
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Ricardo J. Rabelo ;  L.M. Camarinha-Matos
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(kadu@uninova.pt)     (cam@uninova.pt)
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New University of Lisbon and UNINOVA - 2825  Monte da Caparica  -  Portugal<BR>
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ABSTRACT<BR>
This article presents a methodology - HOLOS - for deriving particular multiagent dynamic scheduling systems from a generic architecture. An object-oriented approach is used to support information modeling and knowledge representation. The integration aspects are addressed since agents are heterogeneous and have to access external information sources. A brief explanation about the HOLOS System Generator, an interactive system deriver based on the HOLOS methodology, is also given, as well as a general description of the prototype being developed at the UNINOVA FAS/FMS pilot system. Finally, some comments are made on the current status and next steps of the work.
 
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KEYWORDS<BR>
Dynamic Scheduling, Multi-Agent System, Architecture Derivation, Negotiation, CI
M-OSA, Integration, Virtual Manufacturing.