Temporal Region

Definition: An occurrent that is a temporal interval or temporal instant.

Parent: Occurrent

See also: Spatial Region, Process

Modeling Notes

• Temporal regions represent the "WHEN" aspect of BFO's 7 buckets framework
• They provide the temporal framework for when processes occur
• Include both temporal intervals (durations) and temporal instants (moments)
• Essential for modeling AI process timing, scheduling, and temporal reasoning
• Can be measured and have temporal boundaries

Examples in AI Context

• Execution time windows for AI processes
• Scheduled workflow intervals
• Response time measurements
• Model training durations
• System uptime periods