Patent
1992-12-28
1997-01-28
Downs, Robert W.
395 50, G06F 1518
Patent
active
055985114
ABSTRACT:
A modular expert system that uses knowledge modules from multiple personal computer applications to solve a problem. The expert system accesses additional knowledge modules from independent computer applications to reach a conclusion regarding a computer system or application problem. A learning module records past problem-solving histories for reference by the expert system in enhancing problem solving capabilities. A knowledge acquisition module allows an application developer to create knowledge modules for new applications to be used with the modular expert system. A method for solving problems using modular knowledge modules from multiple applications is also described. The method compares a list of facts to rules in its current knowledge base. If a valid conclusion can not be reached then another knowledge module is selected by an inference engine to replace the existing knowledge module to provide further knowledge in solving the problem.
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Aguiar Judy
Berg Erik O.
Corbett Terri L.
Petrinjak Jan S.
Downs Robert W.
Intel Corporation
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