Rule acquisition for expert systems
US4816994A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 1984 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S706/916
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A rule acquisition method for expert systems receives input from the expert, one word at a time, and checks each word by determining alternative parses for the partial sentence as so far entered. Feedback is provided to the expert when a word does not conform to a required grammar, this feedback comprising a menu of legal next choices. When the sentence is completed it is translated into the form of a diagnositc rule. An expert system for troubleshooting electronic equipment is disclosed employing rules generated in the aforementioned manner.
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