Method and apparatus for interpreting data and accessing on-line documentation in a computer system
US5598511A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06N5/04
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular expert system that uses knowledge modules from multiple personal computer applications to solve a problem. The expert system accesses additional knowledge modules from independent computer applications to reach a conclusion regarding a computer system or application problem. A learning module records past problem-solving histories for reference by the expert system in enhancing problem solving capabilities. A knowledge acquisition module allows an application developer to create knowledge modules for new applications to be used with the modular expert system. A method for solving problems using modular knowledge modules from multiple applications is also described. The method compares a list of facts to rules in its current knowledge base. If a valid conclusion can not be reached then another knowledge module is selected by an inference engine to replace the existing knowledge module to provide further knowledge in solving the problem.
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