Data processing: artificial intelligence – Knowledge processing system
Patent
1995-03-08
1998-10-06
Downs, Robert W.
Data processing: artificial intelligence
Knowledge processing system
706 59, 706933, G06F 1518
Patent
active
058192484
ABSTRACT:
A persuasion organizer and calculator with which attorneys and others required to form and develop persuasive arguments may create, modify, and control a knowledge base and a persuasive calculus without the need for a knowledge engineer. By eliminating the knowledge engineer from the process of creating and maintaining a knowledge base, the present invention minimizes the problems of ambiguity and confusion found in the prior art. The present invention provides a structure for litigators that allows simple, non-expert creation and modification of decisional frameworks, objective and subjective probabilities, and standards of proof. Furthermore, the present invention allows the user to analyze the elements of a persuasive argument (including matters, issues, facts, laws, evidence, witnesses, and the like) to predict the strength of such an argument and determine elements which may require additional support and resource allocation. Since the persuasion organizer and calculator is computer controlled and computer operated, it provides clear displays of hierarchically related information, accurate calculation of probabilities, and the ability for users to make simple, non-expert modifications. When coupled with a traditional legal case management system, administrative and psychological incentives are provided for users to enter and maintain detailed evidence and subjective probability estimates necessary for rational litigation management and evaluation of litigation strategies, current and past.
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Downs Robert W.
Fineman Marc E.
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