A uniform meta-model for modeling integrated cooperation

ABSTRACT

Process modeling is a central topic of research on Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW). Uniformity and flexibility in work representation and process enactment are two primary goals. We develop a novel meta-model capable of modeling uniformly a wide range of cooperation scenarios. We will discuss the key elements of the model and its computerized formalism, the Cova programming language, and its runtime system. We will describe in this language several typical cooperation scenarios to illustrate how integrated cooperation and other cooperation scenarios can be described and supported with our model.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.3 Group and Organization Interfaces
          Subjects: Computer-supported cooperative work

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING
      I.6.2 Simulation Languages
      I.6.5 Model Development

General Terms:
Design, Languages, Theory

Keywords:
CSCW, Cova, groupware, process modeling