Abstract: Interaction engineering is fundamental for agent based systems. In this paper we will present a design pattern for the core of a multi-agent platform - the message communication and behavior activation mechanisms - using language features of C#. An agent platform is developed based on the pattern structure, which is legitimated through experiences of using JADE in real applications. Results of the communication model are compared against the popular JADE platform.

Keywords: multi-agents, design pattern, C# language features, message based architecture, behaviors.

ACM Classification Keywords: D.2.11 Software Architectures, D.2.13 Reusable Software.

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CORE DESIGN PATTERN FOR EFFICIENT MULTI-AGENT ARCHITECTURE

Kasper Hallenborg

http://www.foibg.com/ibs_isc/ibs-04/IBS-04-p04.pdf