This report presents three reference architectures that can be used as architectural blueprints for applications of
three different system classes. The first system class comprises applications in the field of energy management; the
second one contains applications in the domain of desktop grid computing; the third system class contains multi-user
multi-display applications. Because applications in the scope of energy management are safety-critical and desktop grid
computing applications have to cope with a variety of self-interested participants, applications of these domains have
in common that they can increase their robustness and efficiency by considering the trustworthiness of participants.
Multi-user multi-display applications have to assess the social relationships between its users and adapt based on
trustworthiness facets such as transparency and controllability. Therefore, the reference architectures given here are
based on a multi-agent system that provides functionality for the utilization of trust. Experiences with participants
can be stored and evaluated so that trust can be derived and incorporated into the applications. Additionally, the
platform provides the basis for open systems in which agents enter and leave dynamically.
Bibliographical Information:
G. Anders, J.-P. Steghöfer, L. Klejnowski, M. Wissner, S. Hammer, F. Siefert, H. Seebach, Y. Bernard, W. Reif, C.
Müller-Schloer, and E. André. Reference Architectures for Trustworthy Energy Management, Desktop Grid Computing
Applications, and Ubiquitous Display Environments.Technical Report 2013-05, Universität Augsburg, April 2013.
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