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ABSTRACT

We demonstrate an ontology-based visual query system, namely OptiqueVQS, for end users without any technical background to formulate rather complex information needs into formal queries over databases. It is built on multiple and coordinated representation and interaction paradigms and a flexible widget-based architecture.

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Index Terms

• Applied computing

  • Document management and text processing

    • Document preparation

      • Multi / mixed media creation

• Human-centered computing

  • Human computer interaction (HCI)

    • Interaction paradigms

      • Hypertext / hypermedia

• Software and its engineering

  • Software notations and tools

    • Context specific languages

      • Visual languages