![[Pasted image 20230717191848.png]] At our last MetaX post we defined what is and what isn't MetaX as well as provided some observations and comparisons to other semantic models. It is time to take a look at the big picture of MetaX Semantic Model, so we can dive into the detail in the next articles. ## The Framework MetaX framework (picture below) combines Semantic Model (MetaSpheres + MetaSystem + MetaPatterns) inherited from MetaClasses and connecting it with external ontologies (MetaStructures) with associated linked data (MetaData) and their resources (MetaSources). Fundamentally speaking, semantic model represented here follows #SPHERES philosophy with **Ecosystem building block encapsulation** distributed as a MetaSystem structure. Central block (idea) of the MetaX framework is MetaClasses (in the middle) connecting entities and relations on semantic level. Right side of the picture (External Ontologies, Linked Data and Semantic Resources) is optional at the early stages of Ecosystem creation but necessary for ecosystem functionality and integration with systems included within the ecosystem. ![[Pasted image 20230709091531.png|Figure 1: MetaX framework]] **MetaSpheres** are categorizing Ecosystems into four Elemental Spheres: #Bio Sphere, #Social Sphere, #Techno Sphere and #Business Sphere. **MetaSystem** describes structure of Ecosystem, its components and all relations in between. Ecosystem is made from connected networks , systems and their elements. MetaSystem represents standalone or multi-connected semantic Ecosystems with dynamic behavior. Conceptually, all objects are identified by external ontologies on various level of detail with granularity of description suitable for target audience **MetaClasses** are essentially basic building blocks of each MetaSystem. MetaClass is a construct that is used to create instances of itself. Instance objects are initiated in dependency on MetaSystem structure, identified by Instance ID and Semantic ID. There are three types of Classes: - **Entity** is the SuperClass or in the other worlds the “Thing” (or root class) - **Connection** connects two or more entities together and describes their relationship - **Semantic** semantically identifies each Entity and Connection and creates semantic hierarchy inside MetaSystem **MetaPatterns** are Pattern methods applicable on MetaClasses. These methods could be further expanded on replicated Entities and their connections. **MetaStructures** are External Ontologies (mostly OWL based), such as Dublin Core, FOAF, SIOC or DAML [1]. These are static ontologies, used for definition of MetaSystem Hierarchy and Attributes classified by “Semantic” MetaClass. **MetaData** are domain based Linked Data (Data Sets) connected via URI. They are stored in documents containing data in RDF (Resource Description Framework) format in order to make typed statements linking arbitrary things in the world (Internet of Things). **MetaSources** are MetaData particles (value based attributes), storing values such as URI, Protocol, Channel , Connection and more. ## MetaSpheres and their building blocks **Bio Sphere** is the basic environment that has resources, living environments and is a core system. Social, technical and commercial systems exist on the surface of / in a Bio Sphere. They can not exist without some Bio Sphere reference point and they all use Bio Sphere particles. All objects inside Bio Sphere are part of the “Web of Life” world view. **Business Sphere** is the sphere of corporation structures, economy rules and business markets. All objects inside Business Sphere are part of the “Conglomeration of Businesses” world view. This view explores transactions, industry best practices and other attributes of business systems. **Techno Sphere** is the sphere of all constructed “things” such as Infrastructure, sensors, virtual reality, software, cars , buildings and more. All objects inside Techno Sphere are part of the “Internet of Things” world view. This view explores structure and components of technical objects, their attributes, methods and communication of technological systems. **Social Sphere** is the sphere of connections, communications and relationships and covers all social, political, legal, philosophical and religious relationships. All objects inside Social Sphere are part of the “Society of Relationships” world view. This view explores structures, dynamics, social behavior science and factors of social systems. ![[Pasted image 20230709091629.png|Figure 2: MetaSpheres categorization]] Each #MetaSphere contains MetaSystem building blocks encapsulated sequentially (based on MetaX Semantic model) with associated MetaSources optionally attached to all components. MetaSpheres categorization (and their MetaSystem components) depicted above does not represent all possible ways of encapsulation, but rather shows a possible interpretation of MetaSystem categories in simplified way. Color coding is consistent with MetaX framework and helps to associate categories to their encapsulation levels. ![[Pasted image 20230709091701.png|Figure 3: MetaSpheres example]] MetaSpheres example above combines MetaSystem components, their interconnections and identifies their level by color identification. --- We will continue to describe components of MetaX framework and discuss their usage in next articles. Stay tuned! ## References [1] Wikipedia; Definitions ## Related to [[MetaX - The Definition]] [[MetaX - Semantic Database]]