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Google Drive

Definition: Application ontology for Google Drive cloud storage platform, modeling files, folders, sharing, and collaborative storage management.

Parent: Artifact

See also: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Workspace

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This application ontology is not fully vetted and is subject to changes as we refine the modeling approach for third-party integrations.

Modeling Notes​

  • Google Drive provides hierarchical file and folder organization with cloud synchronization
  • Files can be shared with granular permission controls and collaboration features
  • Supports both Google Workspace native files and uploaded external file formats
  • Version history and revision tracking enable collaborative editing workflows
  • Integration with all Google Workspace applications for seamless file access

Core Classes​

Storage Structure​

  • Drive Account - User's cloud storage space with quota and settings
  • My Drive - Personal file storage area for individual users
  • Shared Drive - Team storage area with shared ownership and management
  • Folder - Container for organizing files and subfolders
  • File - Individual document, image, video, or data file
  • Shortcut - Reference link to files or folders in other locations

File Types​

  • Google Workspace File - Native Google format files (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
  • Uploaded File - External files stored in Drive (PDF, Office, images)
  • Folder - Directory container for organizing content
  • Form Response File - Automatically generated from Google Forms
  • Shared File - Files with sharing permissions and collaboration features

Collaboration Elements​

  • Sharing Permission - Access level granted to users (view, comment, edit)
  • Share Link - URL for accessing shared files with permission controls
  • Comment - Collaborative annotations on files and folders
  • Suggestion - Proposed changes in collaborative editing
  • Version History - Timeline of file changes and revisions

Schema Structure​

Implementation Examples​

Drive Structure​

@prefix gdrive: <http://ontology.naas.ai/applications/google-drive/> .
@prefix abi: <http://ontology.naas.ai/abi/> .
@prefix cco: <http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/> .

# Drive account
gdrive:UserDriveAccount a gdrive:DriveAccount ;
    rdfs:label "John Doe Drive Account"@en ;
    gdrive:accountEmail "[email protected]" ;
    gdrive:storageUsed "8.2GB" ;
    gdrive:storageQuota "100GB" ;
    gdrive:hasMyDrive gdrive:PersonalDrive ;
    gdrive:hasSharedDrive gdrive:ProjectDrive,
                          gdrive:TeamDrive .

# Personal drive space
gdrive:PersonalDrive a gdrive:MyDrive ;
    rdfs:label "John's My Drive"@en ;
    gdrive:containsFolder gdrive:DocumentsFolder,
                          gdrive:PhotosFolder,
                          gdrive:ProjectsFolder ;
    gdrive:containsFile gdrive:ResumeDoc,
                        gdrive:BudgetSheet .

# Shared team drive
gdrive:ProjectDrive a gdrive:SharedDrive ;
    rdfs:label "AI Project Team Drive"@en ;
    gdrive:driveId "shared_drive_12345" ;
    gdrive:teamDriveName "AI Project Team" ;
    gdrive:hasManager gdrive:ProjectManager ;
    gdrive:hasMember gdrive:Developer1,
                     gdrive:Developer2,
                     gdrive:Designer1 ;
    gdrive:containsFolder gdrive:DocumentationFolder,
                          gdrive:CodeFolder .

File Organization​

# Folder structure
gdrive:DocumentationFolder a gdrive:Folder ;
    rdfs:label "Project Documentation"@en ;
    gdrive:folderId "folder_67890" ;
    gdrive:folderName "Documentation" ;
    gdrive:parentFolder gdrive:ProjectDrive ;
    gdrive:containsFile gdrive:RequirementsDoc,
                        gdrive:ArchitectureDoc,
                        gdrive:UserGuide ;
    gdrive:hasPermission gdrive:TeamEditPermission .

# Google Workspace file
gdrive:RequirementsDoc a gdrive:GoogleDocsFile ;
    rdfs:label "Project Requirements Document"@en ;
    gdrive:fileId "doc_11111" ;
    gdrive:fileName "Project_Requirements" ;
    gdrive:mimeType "application/vnd.google-apps.document" ;
    gdrive:createdDate "2024-01-10T09:00:00Z"^^xsd:dateTime ;
    gdrive:modifiedDate "2024-01-15T14:30:00Z"^^xsd:dateTime ;
    gdrive:fileSize "0" ; # Google Docs don't count against storage
    gdrive:hasOwner gdrive:ProjectManager ;
    gdrive:hasEditor gdrive:Developer1,
                     gdrive:TechnicalWriter .

# Uploaded external file
gdrive:DesignMockup a gdrive:UploadedFile ;
    rdfs:label "UI Design Mockup"@en ;
    gdrive:fileId "file_22222" ;
    gdrive:fileName "UI_Mockup_v2.sketch" ;
    gdrive:mimeType "application/octet-stream" ;
    gdrive:fileSize "15.7MB" ;
    gdrive:uploadedBy gdrive:Designer1 ;
    gdrive:hasViewer gdrive:Developer1,
                     gdrive:ProductManager .

Sharing and Permissions​

# Sharing permission
gdrive:TeamEditPermission a gdrive:SharingPermission ;
    rdfs:label "Team Edit Access"@en ;
    gdrive:permissionId "perm_33333" ;
    gdrive:permissionType "user" ;
    gdrive:role "writer" ;
    gdrive:grantedTo gdrive:Developer1 ;
    gdrive:canShare true ;
    gdrive:canComment true ;
    gdrive:expirationDate "2024-12-31T23:59:59Z"^^xsd:dateTime .

# Public share link
gdrive:PublicShareLink a gdrive:ShareLink ;
    rdfs:label "Public View Link"@en ;
    gdrive:linkId "link_44444" ;
    gdrive:shareUrl "https://drive.google.com/file/d/abc123/view?usp=sharing" ;
    gdrive:linkType "anyone" ;
    gdrive:linkRole "reader" ;
    gdrive:requiresAuth false ;
    gdrive:allowsDownload true .

# File comment
gdrive:ReviewComment a gdrive:Comment ;
    rdfs:label "Requirements review comment"@en ;
    gdrive:commentId "comment_55555" ;
    gdrive:commentText "This section needs more detail on the API requirements" ;
    gdrive:commentAuthor gdrive:TechnicalLead ;
    gdrive:commentDate "2024-01-14T16:20:00Z"^^xsd:dateTime ;
    gdrive:isResolved false ;
    gdrive:hasReply gdrive:CommentReply .

AI Integration Patterns​

Content Intelligence​

  • Smart Search - AI-powered file content search and discovery
  • Auto-Classification - Intelligent file categorization and tagging
  • Duplicate Detection - Identify and manage duplicate files
  • Content Extraction - Extract text and metadata from various file types

Collaboration Enhancement​

  • Smart Suggestions - AI-powered sharing and collaboration recommendations
  • Activity Insights - Analysis of file usage and collaboration patterns
  • Access Optimization - Intelligent permission and sharing recommendations
  • Version Intelligence - Smart version comparison and conflict resolution

Storage Optimization​

  • Storage Analytics - Usage patterns and optimization suggestions
  • Cleanup Recommendations - Identify unused or redundant files
  • Archive Suggestions - Intelligent long-term storage recommendations
  • Quota Management - Proactive storage limit management

File Management Workflows​

File Upload and Processing​

gdrive:FileUploadWorkflow a abi:Workflow ;
    rdfs:label "File Upload and Processing"@en ;
    abi:hasStep gdrive:FileUpload,
                gdrive:VirusScan,
                gdrive:ContentAnalysis,
                gdrive:IndexingUpdate ;
    abi:processesFile gdrive:UploadedFile ;
    abi:outputsMetadata gdrive:FileMetadata .

Collaborative Editing Workflow​

gdrive:CollaborativeEditingWorkflow a abi:Workflow ;
    rdfs:label "Real-time Collaborative Editing"@en ;
    abi:enablesFeature gdrive:RealTimeEditing,
                       gdrive:ConflictResolution,
                       gdrive:VersionTracking ;
    abi:notifiesCollaborators gdrive:EditNotification ;
    abi:maintainsHistory gdrive:RevisionHistory .

Integration Points​

Google Workspace Integration​

  • Docs/Sheets/Slides - Native file creation and editing
  • Gmail Integration - Email attachments and file sharing
  • Calendar Integration - Meeting attachments and agenda files
  • Forms Integration - Response collection and storage

Third-Party Applications​

gdrive:OfficeIntegration a abi:Integration ;
    rdfs:label "Microsoft Office Integration"@en ;
    abi:enablesEditing gdrive:OfficeFiles ;
    abi:maintainsCompatibility gdrive:FileFormats ;
    abi:synchronizesChanges gdrive:OfficeEdits ;
    abi:preservesFormatting gdrive:DocumentLayout .

Security and Compliance​

Access Controls​

gdrive:SecurityPolicy a gdrive:Policy ;
    rdfs:label "Enterprise Security Policy"@en ;
    gdrive:requiresAuthentication gdrive:TwoFactorAuth ;
    gdrive:restrictsSharing gdrive:InternalOnly ;
    gdrive:enablesAuditLogging true ;
    gdrive:enforcesDLP gdrive:DataLossPrevention .

Data Protection​

  • Encryption - Files encrypted at rest and in transit
  • Access Logging - Comprehensive audit trails for file access
  • Data Loss Prevention - Automated sensitive content detection
  • Retention Policies - Automated file lifecycle management

Storage Analytics​

Usage Metrics​

gdrive:StorageAnalytics a abi:Analytics ;
    rdfs:label "Drive Storage Analytics"@en ;
    abi:measuresMetric gdrive:StorageUsage,
                       gdrive:FileActivity,
                       gdrive:SharingPatterns ;
    abi:providesInsights gdrive:UsagePatterns ;
    abi:suggestsOptimizations gdrive:StorageOptimization .

Collaboration Metrics​

  • File Sharing Frequency - Most shared and accessed files
  • Collaboration Patterns - Team interaction and editing patterns
  • Version Activity - File revision and update frequency
  • Comment Engagement - Collaborative feedback and discussion metrics

See Also​