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Generating improved belief networks

US5704018A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1994
Grant dateDec 30, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06N5/022
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved belief network generator is provided. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a belief network is generated utilizing expert knowledge retrieved from an expert in a given field of expertise and empirical data reflecting observations made in the given field of the expert. In addition to utilizing expert knowledge and empirical data, the belief network generator of the preferred embodiment provides for the use of continuous variables in the generated belief network and missing data in the empirical data.

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