1997-05-23
1998-09-01
Hafiz, Tariq R.
395 50, 395 77, G06K 1518
Patent
active
058022562
ABSTRACT:
An improved belief network generator is provided. 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 provides for the use of continuous variables in the generated belief network and missing data in the empirical data.
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Chickering David M.
Geiger Dan
Heckerman David E.
Hafiz Tariq R.
Microsoft Corporation
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