A MAS Communication Model Based on Star-Ring Structure

A multi-agent system (MAS) focuses on the interaction among the agents, and the communication mechanism is the basis for the interaction. This paper puts forward a MAS communication model based on a star-ring structure. This work proposes a MAS communication model which combines the characters of the platform architecture based on analysis of communication among the agents. The model assumes that the communication server´s structure is more complex and the agent´s communication module is relative simple. This MAS communication model logically directly transfers messages between agents, and messages are physically stored and transmitted. Analysis of this model indicates that this mechanism is agile and dependable, and can support many kinds of communication requirements in MAS systems. The model will help users conveniently and rapidly construct a stable and efficient MAS system.