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Expert systems come out of their shells
literature Lines-Browning, M K et ai. 'An expert system that performs a satellite stationkeeping manoeuver' Telematics & Informatics Vol 4 No 4 (1987) pp 289-300 The development and capabilities of a prototype expert system that provides real-time spacecraft system analysis and command generation are described. Expert System for Satellite Orbit Control (ESSOC) can perform the stationkeeping manoeuver for a geostationary satellite.
Snyder, C 'From research to reality: the leading edge of expert systems' Insur. Softw. Rev. Vol 12 No 3 (1987) pp 22-24 Expert systems for financial service institutions go a long way towards reducing both time and trouble inherent in offering personal financial planning. Various systems are described, along with the development of a large expert system for underwriting workers' compensation insurance in the property and casualty arena.
Knowledge engineering Kaiser, G E et al. 'Database support for knowledgebased engineering environments' AI Magazine Vol 3 No 2 (Summer 1988) pp 18-32 Engineer interactions with computerized tools still involve many menial chores that could be automated using today's AI technology. This paper presents the implementation of Marvel, an architecture for controlled automation of menial activities, concentrating on database facilities supporting the desired automation.
Saffiotti, A 'An AI view of the treatment of uncertainty' Know. Eng. Rev. Vol 2 No 2 (June 1987( pp 75-97 Reviews many of the varied concepts of uncertainty used in AI. Discussion Vol 1 No 4 September 1988
of technicalities is accompanied by a historical and philosophical excursion on the nature and use of uncertainty, and by a brief discussion of the problem of choosing an adequate AI approach to the treatment of uncertainty.
Vaughan, R 'Expert systems come out of their shells' Syst. Int. Vol 16 No 3 (March 1988) pp 35-40 A brief overview of the current state of the art of knowledge-based systems and details of developments which point the way ahead. Discusses the Intelligent Systems Manager project as a possible way forward.
Languages Anon 'The craft of plain English' Expert Syst. User Vol 3 No 11 (1988) pp 18-19 Natural language interfaces seem to be lagging behind other development in expert systems but progress is being made. A report from the US on a prototype system which reduces manual operation in a categorization and data extraction system. Bard, Y 'Rule-based inferencing functions for APL applications' IEEE Expert Vol 3 No 1 (Spring 1988) pp 42-52 Describes how a library of inferencing routines can be added to applications written in procedural languages like APL. Examines system structure, rules, the inference engine and gives examples of applications.
Kingston, J 'An overview of knowledge craft: Part 2: more features of CRL' airing No 4 (February 1988) pp 9-12 The second of a series of articles reviewing features of knowledge craft. Concentrates on utilities that allow users to alter the behaviour of Carnegie Representation Language (CRL). Part 1 described the basics of CRL, and covered some
of the programming utilities provided by the language (in airing No 3).
Software development Kuli, D 'AI tackles the backlog' Comput. Commun. Decis. Vol 19 No 12 (September 1987)pp 77-78, 80-81 As expert systems migrate from specialized to general-purpose hardware, developments are using software development tools incorporating expert systems to build more conventional, as opposed to advanced, systems.
Strategy Anon 'Trends in artificial intelligence' I/S Analyzer Vol 26 (February 1988) AI extends and enhances conventional information systems. This paper concentrates on expert systems and natural language processing systems as areas of AI that are likely to become integral parts of information systems.
Schwartz, T 'Estimating manpower requirements for expert system projects' A1 Magazine Vol 3 No 2 (Summer 1988) pp 12-14 Organizing the time and resources needed for a successful project is difficult because of the variables involved. An evolutionary method is presented to solve this problem that allows the estimation structure to increase as problem complexity increases. Szuprowiez, B 'It's a blue day' Expert Syst. User Vol 3 No 11 (1988) pp 7 According to US analysts, IBM is serious about expert systems despite the poor performance of Expert System Environment (ESE) in the UK. A discussion of issues involved. 255
Snyder, C 'From research to reality: the leading edge of expert systems' Insur. Softw. Rev. Vol 12 No 3 (1987) pp 22-24 Expert systems for financial service institutions go a long way towards reducing both time and trouble inherent in offering personal financial planning. Various systems are described, along with the development of a large expert system for underwriting workers' compensation insurance in the property and casualty arena.
Knowledge engineering Kaiser, G E et al. 'Database support for knowledgebased engineering environments' AI Magazine Vol 3 No 2 (Summer 1988) pp 18-32 Engineer interactions with computerized tools still involve many menial chores that could be automated using today's AI technology. This paper presents the implementation of Marvel, an architecture for controlled automation of menial activities, concentrating on database facilities supporting the desired automation.
Saffiotti, A 'An AI view of the treatment of uncertainty' Know. Eng. Rev. Vol 2 No 2 (June 1987( pp 75-97 Reviews many of the varied concepts of uncertainty used in AI. Discussion Vol 1 No 4 September 1988
of technicalities is accompanied by a historical and philosophical excursion on the nature and use of uncertainty, and by a brief discussion of the problem of choosing an adequate AI approach to the treatment of uncertainty.
Vaughan, R 'Expert systems come out of their shells' Syst. Int. Vol 16 No 3 (March 1988) pp 35-40 A brief overview of the current state of the art of knowledge-based systems and details of developments which point the way ahead. Discusses the Intelligent Systems Manager project as a possible way forward.
Languages Anon 'The craft of plain English' Expert Syst. User Vol 3 No 11 (1988) pp 18-19 Natural language interfaces seem to be lagging behind other development in expert systems but progress is being made. A report from the US on a prototype system which reduces manual operation in a categorization and data extraction system. Bard, Y 'Rule-based inferencing functions for APL applications' IEEE Expert Vol 3 No 1 (Spring 1988) pp 42-52 Describes how a library of inferencing routines can be added to applications written in procedural languages like APL. Examines system structure, rules, the inference engine and gives examples of applications.
Kingston, J 'An overview of knowledge craft: Part 2: more features of CRL' airing No 4 (February 1988) pp 9-12 The second of a series of articles reviewing features of knowledge craft. Concentrates on utilities that allow users to alter the behaviour of Carnegie Representation Language (CRL). Part 1 described the basics of CRL, and covered some
of the programming utilities provided by the language (in airing No 3).
Software development Kuli, D 'AI tackles the backlog' Comput. Commun. Decis. Vol 19 No 12 (September 1987)pp 77-78, 80-81 As expert systems migrate from specialized to general-purpose hardware, developments are using software development tools incorporating expert systems to build more conventional, as opposed to advanced, systems.
Strategy Anon 'Trends in artificial intelligence' I/S Analyzer Vol 26 (February 1988) AI extends and enhances conventional information systems. This paper concentrates on expert systems and natural language processing systems as areas of AI that are likely to become integral parts of information systems.
Schwartz, T 'Estimating manpower requirements for expert system projects' A1 Magazine Vol 3 No 2 (Summer 1988) pp 12-14 Organizing the time and resources needed for a successful project is difficult because of the variables involved. An evolutionary method is presented to solve this problem that allows the estimation structure to increase as problem complexity increases. Szuprowiez, B 'It's a blue day' Expert Syst. User Vol 3 No 11 (1988) pp 7 According to US analysts, IBM is serious about expert systems despite the poor performance of Expert System Environment (ESE) in the UK. A discussion of issues involved. 255