Covers some of the most significant applications of artificial intelligence, namely: natural language processing, speech understanding, expert system design, requirement engineering, machine learning, truth maintenance systems, advanced concepts and methods of logic programming. Together with the previous two volumes edited by Thayse, this completes a comprehensive exposition of the subject of logics applied to AI.
They are , however , only a special case of non - monotonic reasoning , already studied in [ Thayse 88 , Chap . ... The difficulty of processing inheritance networks depends on the restrictions imposed on the nature of legal links and ...
Providing a framework for modelling, specifying and verifying systems composed of real-time discrete event processes, this text combines a formal framework in computer science with applications in software and control engineering.
details of each legal trajectory . A more abstract method of handling trajectories must thus be found . An important abstraction tool is assertional reasoning , which will be explored in the next chapter . As an introduction to the main ...
Providing a framework for modelling, specifying and verifying systems composed of real-time discrete event processes, this text combines a formal framework in computer science with applications in software and control engineering.
Providing a framework for modelling, specifying and verifying systems composed of real-time discrete event processes, this text combines a formal framework in computer science with applications in software and control engineering.
Deontic logic originated from moral philosophy and the philosophy of law as an attempt to formalise normative and legal reasoning. This book draws on the experience of researchers - working in fields as diverse as Artificial Intelligence, linguistics, computer system specification and law - who have discovered the benefits of deontic logic when applied to solving computer science and AI problems. A useful logic in which to specify normative system behaviour, deontic logic has a broad spectrum of possible applications within the field: from legal expert systems to natural language processing, database integrity to electronic contracting and the specification of fault-tolerant software. This book provides a unique and timely assessment of the practical value of deontic logic for computer scientists in AI and law and, more particularly, in such areas as distributed AI and intelligent cooperative information systems.
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An integrated theoretical and applied introduction to systems ecology that uses energy diagrammatic language to explain basic concepts of systems, modelling, and simulation. Teaches energetics while at the same time dealing with the issues of organization, entropy, information, complexity, diversity, frequency, and power and the ways these determine the nature of real systems. Includes analog and digital computer modelling, enabling readers without prior programming experience to create computer models of ecological processes.
An integrated theoretical and applied introduction to systems ecology that uses energy diagrammatic language to explain basic concepts of systems, modelling, and simulation.
Provides an idea of various traditions and areas of study impinging on the development of communication from birth to about three years. Stresses the importance of social processes in communication development. Outlines diverse theoretical positions by important authorities in the field. Examines how children identify the referent of adult speech and the features of interaction associated with the acquisition of larger vocabularies by two-year olds. Discusses issues pertaining to the use of one-word speech, lexical development, definitions of language, effect of the modifications of adults' speech on language acquisition and communication development in children with disabilities.
Provides an idea of various traditions and areas of study impinging on the development of communication from birth to about three years. Stresses the importance of social processes in communication development.
e-business inextricably aligns technological advances with business models, business repurposing efforts and organizational structures in order to support end-to-end business processes that span the boundaries of the extended enterprise value chain. Using lots of real-world examples, this incisive guide helps people understand the theory and practice of e-business today Offers a thorough examination of the relationship of e-business to business strategy, from business models, supply chains and integrated value chains to governance structures Covers key topics that businesses need to consider with designing an e-business strategy, from XML and business processes to electronic intermediaries and markets, e-procurement and e-business networks Provides a complete overview of the technical foundations of e-business, with discussions of security, middleware, component-based development, legacy applications, enterprise application integration, web services and business protocols
It includes: Abundant real-world examples to encourage readers to understand and appreciate real-life e-Business An analytical and critical approach to understanding business issues, decision-making and technology use and development ...
