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A description-oriented logic for building knowledge bases

Journal Article · · Proc. IEEE; (United States)

The authors discuss the advantages of using a logic system for knowledge representation which is based on descriptions, rather than predicates, and which embodies two fundamental ideas for structuring knowledge that are distilled from semantic networks and frame-based languages: inheritance and attributions. Taxonomic reasoning on a lattice of descriptions combined with deduction strategies defined at the metalevel provide the knowledge base with the capability to deal with complex problem-solving tasks.

Research Organization:
DELPHI SpA, I-55049 Viareggio
OSTI ID:
7190033
Journal Information:
Proc. IEEE; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. IEEE; (United States) Vol. 74:10; ISSN IEEPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English