Analysis and Design of Multi-Agent System for Processing Bio-Signals Using Agent Oriented Programming Approach with JADE
Tholkappia Arasu Govindarajan, Ramesh Manickam, M. Vinoth Kumar, R. Rajavignesh · 2010
-Agent can be defined as a component that, given a goal could act in the place of a user within its domain knowledge. Agents are also called intelligent agents, as intelligence is a key component of agency. Agent oriented approach can be viewed as next step of Object Oriented approach. The paper attempts to demonstrate the analysis part of developing Multi-Agent platform for processing of Bio-signals using JADE – Java Agent DEvelopment framework. FIPA specifies a set of standard interaction protocols, which can be used as standard templates to build agent conversations. For every conversation among agents, JADE distinguishes the Initiator role the agent starting the conversation and the Responder role the agent engaging in a conversation after being contacted by some other agent. JADE provides ready-made behaviour classes for both roles in conversations following most FIPA interaction protocols. The technical goal is to develop a multi agent platform for processing of bio-signals aiming at assisting medical practitioners in developing standard examination procedures. The JADE platform is a popular, FIPAcompliant platform for the development of multi-agent systems. As the agents on the JADE environment run on Threads, the response time is very less which helps the medical practitioner to make a quick diagnosis.