6.9 _<semanticValidation>_ Operations
6.9.1 Introduction
The <semanticValidation> resource, as a virtual resource of <ontologyRepository> resource, is used for validating an input <semanticDescriptor> resource sent from an authorized originator.
6.9.2 Create <semanticValidation>
The <semanticValidation> resource shall be created when the parent <ontologyRepository> resource is created by the hosting CSE. The Create operation is not applicable via Mca, Mcc or Mcc'.
6.9.3 Retrieve <semanticValidation>
The Retrieve operation is not applicable for <semanticValidation>.
6.9.4 Update <semanticValidation>
This procedure shall be used for validating a <semanticDescriptor> resource contained in the Update request against its referenced ontology. The semantic validation process shall also take into account linked <semanticDescriptor> resources (if any) of the <semanticDescriptor> resource in the request.
Table 6.9.4-1: <semanticValidation> UPDATE
| <semanticValidation> UPDATE | <semanticValidation> UPDATE |
|---|---|
| Associated Reference Point | Mca, Mcc and Mcc'. |
| Information in Request message | All parameters defined in table 8.1.2-3 in oneM2M TS-0001 [1]. Besides, the resource representation in the Content parameter of the request message shall be set as the <semanticDescriptor> resource to be validated. |
| Processing at Originator before sending Request | According to clause 10.1.4 in oneM2M TS-0001 [1]. |
| Processing at Receiver | The Recevier shall follow the basic procedure according to clause 10.1.4 in oneM2M TS-0001 [1], with the following specific details: retrieve the semantic description (i.e. the triples in descriptor attribute of), the URI to the referenced ontology in ontologyRef attribute and potential links to other linked <semanticDescriptor> resources from the <semanticDescriptor> resource to be validated; retrieve the referenced ontology, any linked <semanticDescriptor> resources and the referenced ontologies of the linked <semanticDescriptor> resources_;_ perform semantic validation according to clause 7.10. |
| Information in Response message | According to clause 10.1.4 in oneM2M TS-0001 [1]. |
| Processing at Originator after receiving Response | According to clause 10.1.4 in oneM2M TS-0001 [1]. In case the Originator is the hosting CSE of the <semanticDescriptor> resource being validated, the Originator shall update the semanticValidated attribute (true or false) of the hosted <semanticDescriptor> resource according to the received response code accordingly. |
| Exceptions | According to clause 10.1.4 in oneM2M TS-0001 [1]. |
6.9.5 Delete <semanticValidation>
The <semanticValidation> resource shall be deleted when the parent <ontologyRepository> resource is deleted by the hosting CSE. The Delete operation is not applicable via Mca, Mcc or Mcc'.