ETSI GS ENI 019 V3.1.1 (2023-06)

Experiential Networked Intelligence (ENI); Representing, Inferring, and Proving Knowledge in ENI

DGS/ENI-0029_ENI_Models

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• Technical Committee: ENI - Experiential Networked Intelligence
• Current Stage: 12 - Completion
• Due Date: 22-Jun-2023
• Completion Date: 15-Jun-2023

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ETSI GS ENI 019 V3.1.1 (2023-06)






GROUP SPECIFICATION
Experiential Networked Intelligence (ENI);
Representing, Inferring, and Proving Knowledge in ENI
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Reference
DGS/ENI-0029_ENI_Models
Keywords
data models, information model, ontology,
semantic reasoning

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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 6
Foreword . 6
Modal verbs terminology . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 References . 7
2.1 Normative references . 7
2.2 Informative references . 7
3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations . 8
3.1 Terms . 8
3.2 Symbols . 9
3.3 Abbreviations . 9
4 Representing, Inferring, and Proving Knowledge in ENI . 10
4.1 Introduction . 10
4.2 Definitions . 10
4.2.1 Information Model . 10
4.2.2 Data Model . 10
4.2.3 Ontology . 10
4.3 Information Model Usage in ENI . 10
4.3.1 Purpose . 10
4.3.2 Use of an Information Model as a Blueprint for Entity Definitions . 11
4.3.3 Use of an Information Model to Define a Lexicon and Grammar . 12
4.4 Data Model Usage in ENI . 12
4.4.1 Purpose . 12
4.4.2 Use of a Data Model as a Blueprint for System Data . 12
4.4.3 Derivation of Data Models from an Information Model . 12
4.5 Ontology Usage in ENI . 14
4.5.1 Introduction. 14
4.5.2 Use of Ontologies to Enable Formal Reasoning and Learning . 14
4.6 Model Augmentation . 14
4.6.1 Introduction. 14
4.6.2 Augmentation of an Information Model using Ontologies . 15
4.6.3 Augmentation of Data Models Using Ontologies . 15
4.7 Synchronizing and Reconciling Modelled Data . 15
4.8 Securing Modelled Data . 15
4.9 Decision-Making . 15
4.9.1 Introduction. 15
4.9.2 Control Loops . 15
4.9.3 Traditional Learning and Reasoning . 16
4.9.4 Semantic Learning and Reasoning . 16
4.9.5 Cognitive Learning and Reasoning . 16
4.10 Model-Driven DSLs . 16
4.10.1 Introduction. 16
4.10.2 Constructing Model-Driven DSLs . 16
4.11 Model-Driven APIs . 16
5 ENI Information Model . 16
5.1 Introduction . 16
5.2 The Design of the ENI Extended Core Model. 16
5.2.1 Introduction. 16
5.2.2 The MCM (MEF Core Model) . 17
5.2.2.1 Introduction . 17
5.2.2.2 Naming Rules . 17
5.2.2.3 MCM Superstructure . 18
5.2.2.3.1 Overview . 18
5.2.2.3.2 MCMRootEntity . 19
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5.2.2.4 MCMEntity Hierarchy . 20
5.2.2.4.1 Overview . 20
5.2.2.4.2 MCMEntity . 20
5.2.2.4.3 MCMUnManagedEntity Hierarchy . 23
5.2.2.4.4 MCMManagedEntity Hierarchy . 24
5.2.2.4.5 MCMDefinition Hierarchy . 27
5.2.2.4.6 MCMPolicyObject . 32
5.2.2.4.7 MCMProduct Hierarchy . 32
5.2.2.4.8 MCMService Hierarchy . 34
5.2.2.4.9 MCMResource Hierarchy. 36
5.2.2.4.10 MCMServiceEndpoint . 41
5.2.2.4.11 MCMParty . 42
5.2.2.4.12 MCMDomain Hierarchy. 46
5.2.2.4.13 MCMBusinessObject Hierarchy . 50
5.2.2.5 MCMInformationResource Hierarchy . 52
5.2.2.5.1 Overview . 52
5.2.2.5.2 MCMInformationResource Class Definition. 53
5.2.2.5.3 Attribute Definition . 53
5.2.2.5.4 Operation Definition . 53
5.2.2.5.5 Relationship Definition . 54
5.2.2.5.6 MCMInformationResource Subclasses . 55
5.2.2.6 MCMMetaData Hierarchy . 56
5.2.2.6.1 Overview . 56
5.2.2.6.2 MCMMetaData Class Definition . 56
5.2.2.6.3 Attribute Definition . 57
5.2.2.6.4 Operation Definition . 57
5.2.2.6.5 Relationship Definition . 57
5.2.2.6.6 MCMMetaData Subclasses . 57
5.2.3 ENI Extensions to the MCM. 63
5.2.3.1 Introduction . 63
5.2.3.2 Naming Rules . 63
5.2.3.3 Events . 63
5.2.3.3.1 Introduction . 63
5.2.3.3.2 ENIEvent Class Definition . 64
5.2.3.3.3 Attribute Definition . 64
5.2.3.3.4 Operation Definition . 65
5.2.3.3.5 Relationship Definition . 66
5.2.3.3.6 ENIEvent Subclasses . 66
5.2.3.4 Behaviour . 70
5.2.3.4.1 Introduction . 70
5.2.3.4.2 ENIBehavior Class Definition . 71
5.2.3.4.3 Attribute Definition . 71
5.2.3.4.4 Operation Definition . 71
5.2.3.4.5 Relationship Definition . 72
5.2.3.4.6 ENIBehavior Subclasses. 73
5.2.3.5 Identity . 74
5.2.3.5.1 Introduction . 74
5.2.3.5.2 ENIIdentity Class Definition . 75
5.2.3.5.3 Attribute Definition . 75
5.2.3.5.4 Operation Definition . 75
5.2.3.5.5 Relationship Definition . 76
5.2.3.5.6 ENIIdentityProvider Class Definition . 76
5.2.3.5.7 Attribute Definition . 76
5.2.3.5.8 Operation Definition . 76
5.2.3.5.9 Relationship Definition . 76
5.2.3.5.10 ENIIdentity Subclasses . 77
5.2.4 ENI Extended Core Model . 78
5.3 Models that Inherit from the ENI Extended Core Model . 78
5.3.1 Introduction. 78
5.3.2 Policy Model . 78
5.3.2.1 Introduction . 78
5.3.2.2 Purpose . 78
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5.3.2.3 Extensions to the PDO Model . 79
5.3.2.4 MEF Types of Policies . 79
5.3.2.4.1 Introduction . 79
5.3.2.4.2 Imperative Policies . 79
5.3.2.4.3 Declarative Policies . 79
5.3.2.4.4 Intent Policies . 80
5.3.2.5 MEF Policy Model Naming Rules . 80
5.3.2.6 MEF Policy Hierarchy . 80
5.3.2.6.1 Overview . 80
5.3.2.6.2 MPMPolicyStructure Overview . 81
5.3.2.6.3 MPMPolicyStructure Class Definition . 82
5.3.2.6.4 MPMPolicyStructure Subclasses . 87
5.3.2.6.5 MPMPolicyComponentStructure Class Hierarchy . 92
5.3.2.6.6 MPMPolicyComponentStructure Class Definition . 93
5.3.2.6.7 MPMPolicyComponentStructure Subclasses . 93
5.3.2.7 ENI Extensions to the MPM . 122
5.3.2.7.1 Introduction . 122
5.3.2.7.2 Naming Rules . 123
5.3.2.7.3 ENI Policy Statement Extensions . 123
5.3.2.7.4 ENI Policy Clause Extensions . 127
5.3.2.8 ENI Extended Policy Model . 130
6 ENI Data Models . 130
6.1 Introduction . 130
6.2 ENI Technology-Neutral Data Model . 130
6.3 ENI Technology-Specific Data Models . 130
7 Requirements . 131
7.1 Information Model Requirements . 131
7.2 Data Model Requirements . 131
7.3 Ontology Requirements . 131
8 Future Work . 131
8.1 Open Issues for the Present Document . 131
8.2 Issues for Future Study . 131
History . 134


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Foreword
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