Apparatus and method for defining rules for personal agents

Details Apparatus and method for defining rules for personal agents Apparatus and method for defining rules for personal agents

1996-12-18

1998-09-15

Downs, Robert W.

Data processing: artificial intelligence

Knowledge processing system

706 60, G06F 1518

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058094920

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for a user to program a personal software agent using an agent manager. The agent manager receives instructions for creating a rule. The rule is placed in a hierarchical order. A determination is made as to whether the rule is valid within the hierarchical order. If the rule is not valid, repairs are suggested to make the rule valid.

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