Data processing: artificial intelligence – Knowledge processing system
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2007-09-25
2009-06-02
Vincent, David R (Department: 2129)
Data processing: artificial intelligence
Knowledge processing system
Reexamination Certificate
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ABSTRACT:
A multiple criteria decision making method in which a plurality of basic criteria are assessed in order to generate an assessment on a general criterion is provided. An example of such a method can include the steps of: making an assessment of the ithbasic criterion under a set of grades; and transforming the assessment to an assessment of the general criterion under the set of grades using a matrix equation.
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