1. The document describes an expert system and its components.
2. It defines an expert system as an intelligent computer program that uses knowledge and reasoning to solve problems that usually require human expertise.
3. The key components of an expert system are the knowledge base, inference engine, explanation facility, and knowledge acquisition facility.
Expert systems are AI programs that use knowledge bases to achieve expert-level competence in solving problems in a particular task domain. They consist of two main components: a knowledge base containing factual and heuristic knowledge about the domain, and an inference engine that uses reasoning methods like backward and forward chaining to derive answers. Expert systems have applications in fields like medicine, agriculture, and education, where they can provide consistent advice and help clarify decision making. However, they lack common sense and cannot respond creatively to unusual situations.
An expert system is a computer program that contains knowledge about a specific domain that allows it to solve problems or provide advice like a human expert. Expert systems are made up of a knowledge base, inference engine, and user interface. They are developed through knowledge engineering, which involves knowledge engineers working with domain experts to gather knowledge about a problem domain and represent it in a way that a computer can understand. Some key applications of expert systems include medical diagnosis, mineral prospecting, and configuring computer systems.
The document discusses artificial intelligence and expert systems. It provides an overview of key concepts in artificial intelligence such as symbolic processing and different areas of AI like expert systems. It also covers the concepts of expert and expert systems, how expert systems work using forward and backward chaining, and the benefits of expert systems for preserving and transferring expertise.
An expert system is software that attempts to reproduce the performance of one or more human experts in a specific problem domain. It contains a knowledge base of rules, an inference engine to manipulate the rules, and a user interface. Early expert systems were created in the 1970s and proliferated in the 1980s, being among the first truly successful forms of AI software. They derive their power from the knowledge in their knowledge bases rather than specific formalisms.
This document provides an overview of expert systems, including their key components and development process. It defines expert systems as computer systems that emulate the decision-making of human experts in a particular domain. The main components are a knowledge base containing rules and facts, and an inference engine that applies rules to deduce new facts. The development process involves knowledge engineering to extract an expert's knowledge into a formal representation. Rule-based systems represent knowledge through IF-THEN production rules. The document also discusses the advantages and limitations of expert systems.
This document presents a presentation on fuzzy expert systems. It introduces expert systems and how they combine human expertise with computational capabilities. It then discusses the evolution of fuzzy expert systems to handle imprecision and uncertainty. The key components of a fuzzy expert system are described, including the knowledge base, inference engine, and user interface. Steps for constructing a fuzzy expert system are outlined, from knowledge representation to testing rules. Pros and cons as well as applications in various domains like agriculture, education, and medicine are also summarized.
The document discusses sources and approaches to handling uncertainty in artificial intelligence. It provides examples of uncertain inputs, knowledge, and outputs in AI systems. Common methods for representing and reasoning with uncertain data include probability, Bayesian belief networks, hidden Markov models, and temporal models. Effectively handling uncertainty through probability and inference allows AI to make rational decisions with imperfect knowledge.
The document discusses game playing in artificial intelligence. It describes how general game playing (GGP) involves designing AI that can play multiple games by learning the rules, rather than being programmed for a specific game. The document outlines how the minimax algorithm is commonly used for game playing, involving move generation and static evaluation functions to search game trees and determine the best move by maximizing or minimizing values at each level.
Expert systems are AI programs that use knowledge bases to achieve expert-level competence in solving problems in a particular task domain. They consist of two main components: a knowledge base containing factual and heuristic knowledge about the domain, and an inference engine that uses reasoning methods like backward and forward chaining to derive answers. Expert systems have applications in fields like medicine, agriculture, and education, where they can provide consistent advice and help clarify decision making. However, they lack common sense and cannot respond creatively to unusual situations.
An expert system is a computer program that contains knowledge about a specific domain that allows it to solve problems or provide advice like a human expert. Expert systems are made up of a knowledge base, inference engine, and user interface. They are developed through knowledge engineering, which involves knowledge engineers working with domain experts to gather knowledge about a problem domain and represent it in a way that a computer can understand. Some key applications of expert systems include medical diagnosis, mineral prospecting, and configuring computer systems.
The document discusses artificial intelligence and expert systems. It provides an overview of key concepts in artificial intelligence such as symbolic processing and different areas of AI like expert systems. It also covers the concepts of expert and expert systems, how expert systems work using forward and backward chaining, and the benefits of expert systems for preserving and transferring expertise.
An expert system is software that attempts to reproduce the performance of one or more human experts in a specific problem domain. It contains a knowledge base of rules, an inference engine to manipulate the rules, and a user interface. Early expert systems were created in the 1970s and proliferated in the 1980s, being among the first truly successful forms of AI software. They derive their power from the knowledge in their knowledge bases rather than specific formalisms.
This document provides an overview of expert systems, including their key components and development process. It defines expert systems as computer systems that emulate the decision-making of human experts in a particular domain. The main components are a knowledge base containing rules and facts, and an inference engine that applies rules to deduce new facts. The development process involves knowledge engineering to extract an expert's knowledge into a formal representation. Rule-based systems represent knowledge through IF-THEN production rules. The document also discusses the advantages and limitations of expert systems.
This document presents a presentation on fuzzy expert systems. It introduces expert systems and how they combine human expertise with computational capabilities. It then discusses the evolution of fuzzy expert systems to handle imprecision and uncertainty. The key components of a fuzzy expert system are described, including the knowledge base, inference engine, and user interface. Steps for constructing a fuzzy expert system are outlined, from knowledge representation to testing rules. Pros and cons as well as applications in various domains like agriculture, education, and medicine are also summarized.
The document discusses sources and approaches to handling uncertainty in artificial intelligence. It provides examples of uncertain inputs, knowledge, and outputs in AI systems. Common methods for representing and reasoning with uncertain data include probability, Bayesian belief networks, hidden Markov models, and temporal models. Effectively handling uncertainty through probability and inference allows AI to make rational decisions with imperfect knowledge.
The document discusses game playing in artificial intelligence. It describes how general game playing (GGP) involves designing AI that can play multiple games by learning the rules, rather than being programmed for a specific game. The document outlines how the minimax algorithm is commonly used for game playing, involving move generation and static evaluation functions to search game trees and determine the best move by maximizing or minimizing values at each level.
Expert Systems are computer programs that use knowledge and inference procedures to solve problems that normally require human expertise. They are designed to solve problems at an expert level by accessing a substantial knowledge base and applying reasoning mechanisms. Typical tasks for expert systems include data interpretation, diagnosis, structural analysis, planning, and prediction. Expert systems consist of a knowledge base, inference engine, user interface, knowledge acquisition system, and explanation facility. The inference engine applies rules and reasoning to the knowledge base to solve problems. Knowledge acquisition involves eliciting expertise from human experts to build the knowledge base.
Evolutionary Computing is a research area within computer science. As the name suggest, it is a special flavour of computing, which draws inspiration from the process of natural evolution. The fundamental metaphor of evolutionary computing relates this powerful natural evolution to a particular style of problem solving – that of trial and error.
The document discusses the evolution of artificial intelligence and the development of knowledge-based systems, which apply domain-specific knowledge rather than general problem-solving techniques. It provides an overview of the components of a KBS, examples of widely used systems, and the advantages and limitations of the approach.
The document discusses expert systems, which are computer programs that use artificial intelligence to solve complex problems that usually require human expertise. An example is a medical diagnosis expert system that allows a user to diagnose a disease without seeing a doctor. The key components of an expert system are the knowledge base, inference engine, and user interface. The knowledge base contains facts and rules acquired from human experts. The inference engine uses the rules to deduce conclusions. It can work forward or backward from the facts. The user interface allows interaction between the user and the system. The document provides examples of code for a medical diagnosis expert system and discusses some limitations of expert systems.
This Presentation discusses about the following topics:
Introduction to Intelligent Systems
Expert Systems
Neural Networks
Fuzzy Logic
Intelligent Agents
Expert System Lecture Notes Chapter 1,2,3,4,5 - Dr.J.VijiPriyaVijiPriya Jeyamani
Chapter 1 Introduction to AI
Chapter 2 Introduction to Expert Systems
Chapter 3 Knowledge Representation
Chapter 4 Inference Methods and Reasoning
Chapter 5 Expert System Design and Pattern Matching
This document discusses knowledge-based agents in artificial intelligence. It defines knowledge-based agents as agents that maintain an internal state of knowledge, reason over that knowledge, update their knowledge based on observations, and take actions. Knowledge-based agents have two main components: a knowledge base that stores facts about the world, and an inference system that applies logical rules to deduce new information from the knowledge base. The document also describes the architecture of knowledge-based agents and different approaches to designing them.
This document discusses different types of knowledge and methods for knowledge acquisition. It describes declarative and procedural knowledge, as well as the knowledge acquisition paradox where experts have difficulty verbalizing their knowledge. Various knowledge acquisition methods are outlined, including observation, problem discussion, and protocol analysis. Knowledge representation techniques like rules, semantic networks, frames, and predicate logic are also introduced.
The document discusses different types of knowledge that may need to be represented in AI systems, including objects, events, performance, and meta-knowledge. It also discusses representing knowledge at two levels: the knowledge level containing facts, and the symbol level containing representations of objects defined in terms of symbols. Common ways of representing knowledge mentioned include using English, logic, relations, semantic networks, frames, and rules. The document also discusses using knowledge for applications like learning, reasoning, and different approaches to machine learning such as skill refinement, knowledge acquisition, taking advice, problem solving, induction, discovery, and analogy.
MYCIN was an early expert system developed in the 1970s to diagnose and recommend treatments for infections. It used a knowledge base of around 200 rules, certainty factors, and backward chaining to evaluate patients' symptoms and test results. MYCIN was found to match expert physician recommendations for treating infections 52% of the time in evaluations. The system helped demonstrate the potential for rule-based and probabilistic reasoning in medical expert systems.
Fuzzy inference systems use fuzzy logic to map inputs to outputs. There are two main types:
Mamdani systems use fuzzy outputs and are well-suited for problems involving human expert knowledge. Sugeno systems have faster computation using linear or constant outputs.
The fuzzy inference process involves fuzzifying inputs, applying fuzzy logic operators, and using if-then rules. Outputs are determined through implication, aggregation, and defuzzification. Mamdani systems find the centroid of fuzzy outputs while Sugeno uses weighted averages, making it more efficient.
The document discusses expert systems, which are computer applications that solve complex problems at a human expert level. It describes the characteristics and capabilities of expert systems, why they are useful, and their key components - knowledge base, inference engine, and user interface. The document also outlines common applications of expert systems and the general development process.
An expert system is a computer program that contains knowledge from human experts to solve complex problems in a specific domain. It has four main components: a knowledge base of facts and rules, an inference engine that applies rules to facts to derive new facts, a user interface, and an explanation facility. Expert systems were developed in the 1970s to apply human expertise to problems. They have limitations but can also explain their reasoning, draw complex conclusions, and provide portable knowledge to help humans. Common applications of expert systems include medical diagnosis, materials identification, and credit approval.
Rule based systems are specialized software that encapsulate human intelligence and knowledge to make intelligent decisions quickly and repeatedly. They represent knowledge using if-then rules and work memory. There are two types of rules - forward chaining which is data-driven and deductive, and backward chaining which is goal-driven and inductive. While rule engines are the core of applications, fully utilizing them requires additional components for interfacing, data exchange, data storage, and version management. Examples of companies using rule engines include Dell, Cisco, Vodafone, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
This document discusses the development and testing of the MYCIN expert system. MYCIN was developed in 1976 at Stanford University to diagnose and recommend treatment for bacterial infections. It was tested against physicians and found to be as or more accurate in its diagnoses and treatment recommendations. However, MYCIN was never fully implemented in clinical practice due to legal liability concerns if it provided incorrect diagnoses.
An knowledge based system (KBS) is a type of artificial intelligence program that uses a knowledge base to solve problems within a specialized domain that normally requires human expertise. A KBS consists of a knowledge base containing facts, rules, and heuristics about its domain, an inference engine that applies reasoning to the knowledge base, and a user interface. The knowledge base is developed by a knowledge engineer working with a domain expert to capture their expertise. A KBS can perform tasks like classification, diagnosis and planning by drawing on the captured knowledge through its inference engine.
Soft computing is an approach to building computationally intelligent systems that is tolerant to imprecision and uncertainty. It includes techniques like fuzzy logic, neural networks, and evolutionary computation. These techniques were developed to mimic human-like intelligence by accommodating imprecision and exploiting uncertainty. Soft computing is used to build intelligent systems that can learn and adapt to new environments. Neuro-fuzzy systems combine neural networks and fuzzy logic to create adaptive and knowledge-based intelligent systems.
The document discusses expert systems, which are computer programs that use knowledge and reasoning to solve complex problems like human experts. It describes key components of expert systems like the knowledge base, reasoning engine, and user interface. Examples of early medical expert systems MYCIN and Internist are provided that demonstrated how expert systems can model human diagnostic reasoning strategies. While expert systems have been effective in some domains, full integration into fields like medicine has proven challenging.
The first official version of Prolog was developed in the 1970s in France as a tool for programming in logic. Today, Prolog is used for artificial intelligence applications like knowledge bases, expert systems, and natural language interfaces. Visual Prolog addresses the same market as SQL databases, C++, and other programming languages.
Expert Systems are computer programs that use knowledge and inference procedures to solve problems that normally require human expertise. They are designed to solve problems at an expert level by accessing a substantial knowledge base and applying reasoning mechanisms. Typical tasks for expert systems include data interpretation, diagnosis, structural analysis, planning, and prediction. Expert systems consist of a knowledge base, inference engine, user interface, knowledge acquisition system, and explanation facility. The inference engine applies rules and reasoning to the knowledge base to solve problems. Knowledge acquisition involves eliciting expertise from human experts to build the knowledge base.
Evolutionary Computing is a research area within computer science. As the name suggest, it is a special flavour of computing, which draws inspiration from the process of natural evolution. The fundamental metaphor of evolutionary computing relates this powerful natural evolution to a particular style of problem solving – that of trial and error.
The document discusses the evolution of artificial intelligence and the development of knowledge-based systems, which apply domain-specific knowledge rather than general problem-solving techniques. It provides an overview of the components of a KBS, examples of widely used systems, and the advantages and limitations of the approach.
The document discusses expert systems, which are computer programs that use artificial intelligence to solve complex problems that usually require human expertise. An example is a medical diagnosis expert system that allows a user to diagnose a disease without seeing a doctor. The key components of an expert system are the knowledge base, inference engine, and user interface. The knowledge base contains facts and rules acquired from human experts. The inference engine uses the rules to deduce conclusions. It can work forward or backward from the facts. The user interface allows interaction between the user and the system. The document provides examples of code for a medical diagnosis expert system and discusses some limitations of expert systems.
This Presentation discusses about the following topics:
Introduction to Intelligent Systems
Expert Systems
Neural Networks
Fuzzy Logic
Intelligent Agents
Expert System Lecture Notes Chapter 1,2,3,4,5 - Dr.J.VijiPriyaVijiPriya Jeyamani
Chapter 1 Introduction to AI
Chapter 2 Introduction to Expert Systems
Chapter 3 Knowledge Representation
Chapter 4 Inference Methods and Reasoning
Chapter 5 Expert System Design and Pattern Matching
This document discusses knowledge-based agents in artificial intelligence. It defines knowledge-based agents as agents that maintain an internal state of knowledge, reason over that knowledge, update their knowledge based on observations, and take actions. Knowledge-based agents have two main components: a knowledge base that stores facts about the world, and an inference system that applies logical rules to deduce new information from the knowledge base. The document also describes the architecture of knowledge-based agents and different approaches to designing them.
This document discusses different types of knowledge and methods for knowledge acquisition. It describes declarative and procedural knowledge, as well as the knowledge acquisition paradox where experts have difficulty verbalizing their knowledge. Various knowledge acquisition methods are outlined, including observation, problem discussion, and protocol analysis. Knowledge representation techniques like rules, semantic networks, frames, and predicate logic are also introduced.
The document discusses different types of knowledge that may need to be represented in AI systems, including objects, events, performance, and meta-knowledge. It also discusses representing knowledge at two levels: the knowledge level containing facts, and the symbol level containing representations of objects defined in terms of symbols. Common ways of representing knowledge mentioned include using English, logic, relations, semantic networks, frames, and rules. The document also discusses using knowledge for applications like learning, reasoning, and different approaches to machine learning such as skill refinement, knowledge acquisition, taking advice, problem solving, induction, discovery, and analogy.
MYCIN was an early expert system developed in the 1970s to diagnose and recommend treatments for infections. It used a knowledge base of around 200 rules, certainty factors, and backward chaining to evaluate patients' symptoms and test results. MYCIN was found to match expert physician recommendations for treating infections 52% of the time in evaluations. The system helped demonstrate the potential for rule-based and probabilistic reasoning in medical expert systems.
Fuzzy inference systems use fuzzy logic to map inputs to outputs. There are two main types:
Mamdani systems use fuzzy outputs and are well-suited for problems involving human expert knowledge. Sugeno systems have faster computation using linear or constant outputs.
The fuzzy inference process involves fuzzifying inputs, applying fuzzy logic operators, and using if-then rules. Outputs are determined through implication, aggregation, and defuzzification. Mamdani systems find the centroid of fuzzy outputs while Sugeno uses weighted averages, making it more efficient.
The document discusses expert systems, which are computer applications that solve complex problems at a human expert level. It describes the characteristics and capabilities of expert systems, why they are useful, and their key components - knowledge base, inference engine, and user interface. The document also outlines common applications of expert systems and the general development process.
An expert system is a computer program that contains knowledge from human experts to solve complex problems in a specific domain. It has four main components: a knowledge base of facts and rules, an inference engine that applies rules to facts to derive new facts, a user interface, and an explanation facility. Expert systems were developed in the 1970s to apply human expertise to problems. They have limitations but can also explain their reasoning, draw complex conclusions, and provide portable knowledge to help humans. Common applications of expert systems include medical diagnosis, materials identification, and credit approval.
Rule based systems are specialized software that encapsulate human intelligence and knowledge to make intelligent decisions quickly and repeatedly. They represent knowledge using if-then rules and work memory. There are two types of rules - forward chaining which is data-driven and deductive, and backward chaining which is goal-driven and inductive. While rule engines are the core of applications, fully utilizing them requires additional components for interfacing, data exchange, data storage, and version management. Examples of companies using rule engines include Dell, Cisco, Vodafone, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
This document discusses the development and testing of the MYCIN expert system. MYCIN was developed in 1976 at Stanford University to diagnose and recommend treatment for bacterial infections. It was tested against physicians and found to be as or more accurate in its diagnoses and treatment recommendations. However, MYCIN was never fully implemented in clinical practice due to legal liability concerns if it provided incorrect diagnoses.
An knowledge based system (KBS) is a type of artificial intelligence program that uses a knowledge base to solve problems within a specialized domain that normally requires human expertise. A KBS consists of a knowledge base containing facts, rules, and heuristics about its domain, an inference engine that applies reasoning to the knowledge base, and a user interface. The knowledge base is developed by a knowledge engineer working with a domain expert to capture their expertise. A KBS can perform tasks like classification, diagnosis and planning by drawing on the captured knowledge through its inference engine.
Soft computing is an approach to building computationally intelligent systems that is tolerant to imprecision and uncertainty. It includes techniques like fuzzy logic, neural networks, and evolutionary computation. These techniques were developed to mimic human-like intelligence by accommodating imprecision and exploiting uncertainty. Soft computing is used to build intelligent systems that can learn and adapt to new environments. Neuro-fuzzy systems combine neural networks and fuzzy logic to create adaptive and knowledge-based intelligent systems.
The document discusses expert systems, which are computer programs that use knowledge and reasoning to solve complex problems like human experts. It describes key components of expert systems like the knowledge base, reasoning engine, and user interface. Examples of early medical expert systems MYCIN and Internist are provided that demonstrated how expert systems can model human diagnostic reasoning strategies. While expert systems have been effective in some domains, full integration into fields like medicine has proven challenging.
The first official version of Prolog was developed in the 1970s in France as a tool for programming in logic. Today, Prolog is used for artificial intelligence applications like knowledge bases, expert systems, and natural language interfaces. Visual Prolog addresses the same market as SQL databases, C++, and other programming languages.
This document provides an introduction to Prolog, including:
- SWI-Prolog is an open source Prolog environment that can be freely downloaded.
- Prolog is a declarative logic programming language based on logic, predicates, facts, and rules. It is often used for artificial intelligence applications.
- Key concepts in Prolog include facts, rules, queries, unification, and backtracking to find solutions. Arithmetic can also be performed.
- Control structures like cuts can be used to optimize searching for solutions and avoid unnecessary backtracking.
- Examples are provided of coding simple logic and relationships in Prolog along with queries to demonstrate how it works.
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Expert systems aim to emulate human expertise by storing knowledge provided by human experts. They utilize various artificial intelligence techniques like rule-based reasoning, pattern recognition, and case-based reasoning to solve complex problems. An expert system consists of a user interface, knowledge base containing domain-specific knowledge, and an inference engine that applies logic and reasoning to the knowledge base. While expert systems can increase availability of expertise, there are limitations in coding human common sense and adapting to new problems.
An expert system is a computer-based system that uses knowledge from human experts to solve problems typically requiring an expert. Expert systems model the problem-solving abilities of human experts. They are well-suited for problems that do not require complex reasoning, are well-understood, use objectively described data, require fast and accurate answers, or where human expertise is difficult to obtain. Expert systems have three main modules: a knowledge acquisition module to obtain expertise from human experts, a consultation module to provide answers to user questions, and an explanation module to explain how answers are inferred.
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An expert system is an interactive computer program that uses knowledge acquired from experts to solve complex problems in a specific domain. It consists of an inference engine that applies rules and logic to the facts contained within a knowledge base in order to provide recommendations or advice to users. The first expert system was called DENDRAL and was developed in the 1970s at Stanford University to identify unknown organic molecules. Expert systems are used in applications like diagnosis, financial planning, configuration, and more to perform tasks previously requiring human expertise. They have benefits like increased productivity and quality, reduced costs and errors, and the ability to capture scarce human knowledge. However, they also have limitations such as difficulty acquiring and representing human expertise and an inability to operate outside their
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Piracy is increasing, especially off the coast of Somalia, where ships are being targeted. In 2009, there were over 200 attacks and 30 hijackings. Most attacks occur when ships are low and slow, making them vulnerable targets. The pirates' goal is ransom, with over $200 million paid in ransoms in 2009 alone. Navies like the European Union Naval Force are working to counter piracy by patrolling the waters and intercepting pirate ships, but the future remains uncertain as weather conditions can impact pirate activity.
This document discusses the key types of information systems used in businesses and how they support different organizational levels and functions. It describes transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems, and executive support systems, which operate at the operational, management, and strategic levels. These systems can also be categorized by the business functions they support, like finance or production. The document emphasizes that many important systems integrate across organizational levels and business functions through business processes like order fulfillment.
Comparison of main players AP: Apple A10 with inFO vs. Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 with MCeP packaging technology vs. HiSilicon Kirin 955 & Samsung Exynos 8 with standard Package-on-Package
Five major players are sharing the smartphone application processors (AP) market. Among them, Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung and HiSilicon propose the most powerful AP. They use almost the same technology node for the die, and the innovation is now at the packaging level. During this year, we observed different technologies inside the four main smartphone flagships: classic Package-on-Package (PoP) developed by Amkor for the Kirin 955 and for the Exynos 8, Molded Core Embedded Package (MCeP) technology developed by Shinko for the Snapdragon 820 and integrated Fan-Out packaging (inFO) developed by TSMC for the A10.
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In this report, we highlight the differences and the innovations of the packages chosen by the end-user OEMs. Whereas some AP providers like for HiSilicon or Samsung choose to consider conventional PoP with embedded land-side capacitor (LSC), others like Apple or Qualcomm use innovative technologies like Fan-Out PoP and silicon based Deep Trench LSC or embedded die packaging with advanced PCB substrate. The detailed comparison between the four players will give the pros and the cons of the packaging technologies.
This report also compares the costs of the different approaches and includes a detailed technical comparison between the packaging structure of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, the Samsung Exynos 8, the HiSilicon Kirin 955 and the Apple A10.
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Management Information Systems (MIS) are used to collect, process, store, and disseminate information to support decision making and problem solving. MIS involves acquiring, using, and discarding information efficiently through activities like input, processing, output, and feedback. It requires skills like computer literacy, information literacy, and the ability to share information. Key computer-based MIS subsystems include accounting, management, decision support, office automation, and expert systems. Specialists involved with MIS include systems analysts, database administrators, network specialists, programmers, and operators.
Shipping Management Expert System (SES) ERP is a specialized ERP system designed for ship management and shipping companies. It consists of several modules including technical operations, human resources, purchasing, chartering, and financials. The financial module is globally acknowledged and can produce a large number of accounting reports, analyze expenses like running expenses, and provide cash flow and profit/loss statements. SES ERP integrates all business functions and provides real-time operational and financial insights for shipping companies.
Executive information systems (EIS) provide easy access to internal and external information relevant to meeting strategic organizational goals. EIS integrate data from various sources to summarize information executives find useful for decision-making. They allow drilling down from summaries to specific detail levels. EIS components include hardware, software, interfaces, and telecommunications to access distributed data. Advantages include timely delivery of summary information to support strategic decisions, while disadvantages include potential information overload and high implementation costs.
1. The document discusses Group Decision Support Systems (GDSS), which are computer systems that support groups of people working together to make decisions. GDSS are intended to improve group decision making processes and outcomes.
2. GDSS have different levels of technology, ranging from basic communication support to more advanced modeling and analysis tools. Types of GDSS include face-to-face systems, network-based systems, and handset-based systems.
3. Examples show how GDSS can be used to prioritize research projects and support emergency management decision making in China. GDSS provide structure to group processes and aim to reduce problems like some members dominating discussions.
The document summarizes an electronic meeting system (EMS) that provides a structured online platform for group discussions and project ideation. It follows a client-server model and can support up to 50 participants. While the initial infrastructure costs around $2000, usage fees are comparable to other web conferencing services. EMS is well-suited for team-driven environments like project planning, management, and problem-solving, offering advantages over traditional or web-based meetings.
This document provides information on decision support systems (DSS). It discusses definitions of DSS and how they support decision making. DSS can take many forms, from model-driven to data-driven systems. The document outlines frameworks for developing DSS and describes different types of DSS including passive, active, and cooperative systems. It also discusses applications of DSS in areas like business and agriculture.
The document summarizes key concepts from a textbook chapter on information systems in enterprises. It describes six main types of information systems and how they serve different organizational levels and functions. It also discusses how information systems enable business processes, customer relationship management, supply chain management and enterprise systems. Current trends include extended enterprises and industrial networks.
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This document provides an introduction to expert systems. It begins by defining an expert system as an information system that uses human knowledge stored in a computer to solve problems that usually require human expertise. It then lists some common applications of expert systems, such as diagnosing medical conditions, mechanical issues, and identifying security threats. The document also discusses the basic components of an expert system, including the knowledge base which stores facts and rules, the inference engine which uses reasoning to draw conclusions, and the explanation facility which explains the system's decisions.
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The document discusses expert systems, their components, types, and uses. An expert system is an intelligent system that can perform complex tasks like a human expert. It consists of a knowledge base, inference engine, user interface, interpreter, and blackboard. Expert systems are classified based on their function, such as for interpretation, prediction, diagnosis, design, or planning. They can benefit industries and countries by advancing fields like agriculture, education, medicine, and more.
The document introduces expert systems, which are computer programs that use specialized knowledge to solve problems like a human expert. An expert system captures knowledge from human experts to reason through problems in a specific domain. Building an expert system involves knowledge engineering to extract rules and encapsulate the expertise. Expert systems have advantages over human experts like constant availability and ability to explain their reasoning.
This document discusses expert systems and their application in road transport. It begins with definitions of expert systems and how they emulate human decision making. It then outlines the typical design of rule-based expert systems, including the knowledge base and inference engine. Next, it describes the six phase development process for building an expert system and provides comments on each phase. It also discusses rule-based reasoning approaches, including goal-driven and data-driven reasoning. Finally, it lists some advantages of expert systems and examples of their applications.
This document discusses expert systems and their application in road transport. It begins with definitions of expert systems and how they emulate human decision making. It then outlines the typical design of rule-based expert systems, including the knowledge base and inference engine. Next, it describes the six phase development process for building an expert system and provides comments on each phase. It also discusses rule-based reasoning approaches, including goal-driven and data-driven reasoning. Finally, it lists some advantages of expert systems and potential applications in areas like diagnosis, planning, and monitoring.
This document provides an agenda on expert systems that includes an introduction, definition, history, components, advantages, disadvantages and applications. It defines an expert system as a computer program that simulates human judgment to solve complex problems. The key components are a knowledge base that stores information and rules, and an inference engine that applies rules to deduce answers. Expert systems emerged in the 1970s and proliferated in the 1980s, being among the earliest successful forms of artificial intelligence. They are used in fields like healthcare, manufacturing and games.
The document discusses expert systems, including:
- Expert systems simulate human experts to solve problems in specific domains using knowledge bases and inference engines.
- Early expert systems like MYCIN and DENDRAL addressed medical diagnosis and data analysis problems.
- The key components of expert systems are the knowledge base containing rules and facts, the inference engine that applies rules to solve problems, and the user interface.
- Expert systems have advantages over human experts like constant availability and consistency, but lack commonsense knowledge.
- Common application areas include medical diagnosis, design, prediction, interpretation, and control.
The document discusses expert systems, which use artificial intelligence to simulate human judgment. An expert system consists of a knowledge base containing accumulated experience and an inference engine with rules for applying the knowledge. Expert systems are needed due to limitations of human decision-making like scarce expertise and inconsistencies. They have benefits like increasing the probability of good decisions, distributing expertise, and enabling objective decisions without human bias.
An expert system is an intelligent computer program that uses knowledge and inference procedures to solve problems that require significant human expertise. It emulates the decision-making ability of a human expert in a narrow problem domain. The basic components of an expert system are a knowledge base containing the expert knowledge and an inference engine that draws conclusions from the knowledge base. Expert systems have advantages over human experts such as increased availability, reduced costs, reliability, and ability to provide detailed explanations. However, they are limited compared to human experts in areas such as causal knowledge, knowledge depth, and analogical reasoning.
This document provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI), including its history, major branches, expert systems, and applications. It discusses how AI aims to build intelligent machines that can think and act like humans. The major branches covered are perceptive systems, robotics, expert systems, learning systems, natural language processing, and neural networks. Expert systems are described as AI programs that store knowledge and make inferences to emulate human experts. The document also outlines the typical components of an expert system, including the knowledge base, inference engine, and user interface. Common AI software mentioned includes CLIPS, Weka, and MOEA Framework.
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providing troubleshooting information about problems occurred in the computer system for the information
and communication technology technicians and computer users to solve problems effectively and efficiently
to utilize computer and computer related resources. Domain knowledge was acquired using semistructured
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Expert systems are computer programs that contain knowledge from human experts and use logical rules to solve problems in a specific domain. They have four main components: a knowledge base that stores rules and data, an inference engine that applies rules to solve problems, an explanation facility to explain solutions, and a user interface. While expert systems were widely developed in the 1980s and 1990s, they have limitations such as a narrow domain of knowledge and inability to learn.
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1. T o p ic X Expert
System
8
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this topic, you should be able to:
1. Describe what an Expert System is and its applications;
2. Describe the steps involved in producing rules and information
gathering;
3. List the 11 main characteristics of an Expert System; and
4. Differentiate between conventional information systems and the
Expert System.
X INTRODUCTION
In this topic, you will learn about one of the branches of artificial intelligence,
which is the Expert System. The Expert System is also known as the knowledge-
based System. The Expert System comprises many types of Systems based on
rules, frames and fuzzy sets. In this topic, you will also be exposed to the most
popular expert system, the System based on rules.
Definition
Expert System is an information system that is capable of mimicking human
thinking and making considerations during the process of decision-making.
It is an information system that has been used to solve a problem that usually
requires an expert to solve.
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8.1 WHAT IS AN EXPERT SYSTEM?
SELF-CHECK 8.1
Currently, the Expert System is a popular topic in the Management
Information System. In your own words, explain what is an Expert
System.
According to Efraim Turban (2001), the Expert System comes from the
Knowledge-Based Expert System terminology. Expert System (ES) is a System
that uses human knowledge stored inside a computer to solve problems that
requires human expertise to solve. A good ES is a system that can copy the
process of reasoning in a human.
What is meant by an expert? An expert is a person that has the expertise and
knowledge of his specialised field. Examples of experts are a heart specialist and
a mathematics expert. Through experience, an expert expands his skills to enable
him to solve problems heuristically, efficiently and effectively.
8.1.1 Expert System Definition
Prof. Edward Feigenbaum (1983, p.?) from Stanford University, a famous
researcher on ES defines ES as:
"«an intelligent computer programme that uses knowledge and
reasoning procedures to solve difficult problems that need certain
expertise to solve the problems."
ES is developed to model the ability of an expertise in solving problems. In the
process of modelling the method which an expert uses to solve a problem, ES
must be able to provide users with the services and facilities that an expert can
usually provide.
8.1.2 Why is an Expert System Needed?
You must be thinking of the rationale behind the process of transferring the
knowledge of an expert to a computer. Table 8.1 will answer your query by
comparing the Expert System to that of humans.
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Table 8.1: Comparisons between an Expert System and that of a Human Expert
Factor Human Expert Expert System
Time (can be obtained) Working days only Anytime
Geography Local Anywhere
Safety Cannot be replaced Can be replaced
Damages Yes No
Speed and Efficiency Changes Consistent
Cost High Intermediate
An Expert System is built because of two factors: either to replace or to help an
expert.
Some of the reasons for the need of an Expert System to replace an expert are:
x To enable the use of expertise after working hours or at different locations.
x To automate a routine task that reqquires human expertise all the time
unattended, thus reducing operational costs.
x To replace a retiring or an leaving employee who is an expert.
x To hire an expert is costly.
ACTIVITY 8.1
Has your car ever broken down? Think about how an Expert system
can help a car owner. Discuss this with your course mates.
The Expert System is used to:
x Help experts in their routine to improve productivity.
x Help experts in some of their more complex and difficult tasks so that the
problem can be managed effectively.
x Help an expert to obtain information needed by other experts who have
forgotten about it or who are too busy to search for it.
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8.1.3 Expert System Application
Expert System is widely used in all types of fields and sectors like medicine,
engineering, education, marketing, tax planning and more. We will study several
other applications in the financial, production and military sectors.
x Banking and Financial sector ă Application of EIS
System used:
- An Expert System that helps bank managers in making decisions on
granting loans.
- An Expert System that advises bank managers in giving housing loans.
- An Expert System that advises insurance companies on the risks involved
in insuring a customer or a company.
- An Expert System that helps banks decide on whether a customer is
entitled for a credit card or not.
- An Expert System that identifies computer fraud and controls it.
x Production industries and Military ă Application of EIS
Type of Expert System used:
- An Expert System capable of diagnosing some technical malfunctions in
airplanes, gas turbines and helicopters.
- An Expert System that helps identify threats that may put security at risk.
- An Expert System that helps form and produce small mechanical items.
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SELF-CHECK 8.2
Differentiate between human expertise and the Expert system:
Factor Human Expertise Expert System
Time (which can be
obtained)
Geography
Security
Malfunctions
Performance and speed
Cost
Table 8.2: Problem-Solving Paradigm
Problem-Solving Paradigm Example of Expert System application
Control Controlling the Behaviour of the system according to
specification.
Design Aligning objects following limits.
Diagnosis Providing reasons for system malfunction based on
observation.
Instruction Diagnosing and improving behaviour of students.
Translation Providing reasons for situations based on data given.
Assessment Comparing observation data with expectations.
Planning Designing a plan of action.
Prediction Providing reasons on the cause and effect of a certain
decision based on situation.
Selection Identifying the best selection from all alternatives and
probabilities.
Prescription Suggesting solution to improve a malfunction system.
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Table 8.2 lists ten (10) paradigms in problem-solving that an Expert System is
capable of solving.
8.2 KNOWLEDGE
SELF-CHECK 8.3
Knowledge helps humans solve problems. How is knowledge used in
a system?
Around the 1970s, computer scientists accepted the fact that in order to enable a
machine to solve intellectual problems, a machine must know how to first solve
it. In other words, it had to have the 'how-to' knowledge to solve problems in a
specific domain.
x What is knowledge?
Definition
Knowledge is a theoretical or practical understanding of a subject or domain.
Knowledge is a combination and mix of information that is already known,
and knowledge is power. Anyone who has a certain amount of knowledge
may be considered an expert. Experts are people who have power in the
organisation. In any successful company, there are a certain number of first
class experts and the companies will not succeed without them. As an
example, Sun Microsystem has James Gosling, the founder of Java
programming.
x Who is fit to be called an expert?
Anyone can be called an expert as long as that person has a vast knowledge
of the particular field and has practical experience in a certain domain.
However, the person is restricted to his or her own domain. For example,
being an IT expert does not mean that the person is an expert in all IT
domains but she may be an expert in intelligence systems or an expert in only
the development of an intelligence agent.
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x How does an expert think?
The human mental process is too complex and complicated to be drafted as
an algorithm. Many experts can only create rules in solving certain problems.
We will learn more about the steps in referencing the knowledge acquired
from an expert with the rules when we learn about the basic architecture of
an Expert System. On the other hand, Figure 8.1 and 8.2 below show the
different ÂthinkingÊ of an expert and a machine.
Knowledge Domain Long-
term Memory
Advisor:
Conclusion
based on
Short-term Memory Cases/Facts
Conclusion Result
Facts/Cases Reasoning
Figure 8.1: Human problem-solving architectural structure
Knowledge Database
Domain Knowledge
User:
Conclusion
based on
Working Memory Cases/Facts
Conclusion
Reasoning Facts/Cases
Figure 8.2: An expert system problem-solving architectural structure
SELF-CHECK 8.4
Write down the differences between the human problem-solving
architecture and those of the Expert System.
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8.3 EXPERT SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Figure 8.3: Basic components of an Expert System
An ES merges knowledge, facts and reasoning techniques in producing a
decision. In order to produce a decision, an ES fundamental architecture is
required, as shown in Figure 8.3. The components are:
x Knowledge base
x Inference engine
x Explanation facility
x Knowledge acquisition facility
8.3.1 Knowledge Base
A knowledge database stores two important things: facts, and rules or heuristic
rules.
x Stored facts are information or data in a designated field.
x Rules or heuristic rules explain procedures of reasoning used to solve a
certain problem.
Knowledge representation has been earlier discussed. It is a procedure used to
manage knowledge. A knowledge database is quite different from the
conventional database. A knowledge database does not store information like
numbers, texts, logical values and others, as found in a normal database. On the
other hand, it stores concepts and dedicated procedures that need to be done in
order to solve a problem. There are several different methods of storing
knowledge in a database. Some of the methods are predicate calculus, semantic
network, script and mainframe.
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(a) Rules Creation
Rules are divided into two operators:
x IF, called before (a premise or condition); and
x THEN, it is called effect (conclusions or actions).
In general, rules can have a few conditions by relating each condition to the
keywords AND, OR or a combination (AND and OR). On the contrary, it is
better to avoid combining both in one rule.
The example below shows how a few conditions are related to AND.
IF<condition 1>
AND<condition 2>
x
x
AND<condition n>
THEN<action>
The next example shows how a few conditions are related to AND and OR.
IF<condition 1>
AND<condition 2>
OR<condition 3>
THEN <action>
According to Durkin, rules can represent a relationship, suggestion,
instruction, strategy and heuristic.
Relationship
IFÂtankÊ is empty
THEN car cannot start
Suggestions
IF monsoon season
AND cloudy sky
AND weather station predicted rain
THEN you are advised to bring an umbrella
Instructions
IF car cannot start
AND ÂtankÊ is empty
THEN put petrol in the tank
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Strategy
IF car cannot start
AND ÂtankÊ is empty
THEN put petrol in the tank
Step 1 is done
IF Step 1 is done
AND tank is full
THEN check the car battery
Step 2 is done
Heuristic
IF fluid spills
AND pH of the spill < 6
AND smells acidic or sour
THEN the spills is an acetic acid
8.3.2 Knowledge Acquisition
Definition
Knowledge acquisition is a process of gathering and transfering Âproblem-
solving expertiseÊ from all sources of knowledge in a computer programme.
The expert information that has been acquired will be used to develop and
expand the base knowledge. The source of knowledge stated here includes
experts, journals, the Internet, online databases or research reports and
experiments.
8.3.3 Inference Engine
The inference engine is the most important component and is considered the
ÂbrainÊ of an ES. The inference engine is the knowledge process that is modelled
on the methods of human expert reasoning. It is a process in the Expert System
that pairs the facts stored in the working memory with the knowledge domain
that is stored in the knowledge database, to get the method from the problem. It
is also known as the control structure or the rule interpreter for an ES base rule.
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Definition
Inference engine is a computer programme that drives to the conclusion or
solution and at the same time provides the reasoning methodology for
information stored in the knowledge database.
Inference engine also provides a guideline on using the knowledge in ES by
developing an agenda that manages and controls the steps needed for solving a
problem during the consultation process executed by the user.
There are two strategies used by the inference engine when making decisions or
conclusions. These strategies are forward and backward chaining.
ACTIVITY 8.2
An interesting explanation of the use of strategic forward and
backward chaining which includes a few related examples can be
obtained from: http://geminga.it.nuigalway.ie/~f_smith/ES.ppt
The strategy of forward chaining can obtain a decision and produce more
information with fewer questions compared to backward chaining. Thus, it is
always used for large scale and complex ES. However, the weakness in this
approach is the long duration taken for processing. Certain ES developed
employs a combination of both the strategies of chaining, which is called the
mixed chaining.
(i) Forward chaining strategy ă the inference engine starts reasoning from the
facts provided and moves on until it achieves its decision or conclusion.
This strategy is guided by the provided facts in the memory space and the
premises which it can obtain them from. The inference engine will try to
match the required premise (IF) for all rules in the knowledge database
with the facts given, which are in its memory. If there are several rules that
match, the solving procedures will be used. The inference engine will
repeatedly match the rules of the basic knowledge to the data stored in its
memory.
(ii) Backward chaining strategy ă this strategy is the opposite of the forward
chaining strategy. It starts from the decision and moves ÂbackwardÊ to
obtain supporting facts for the decision made. If there are no matching facts
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that support the chosen decision, the decision will be rejected and another
decision will be selected. The process continues until a suitable decision
and the facts that support it are obtained.
SELF-CHECK 8.5
Is the inference engine reasoning process the same as your reasoning
process? Which will you use to solve a problem? Can both processes
be used?
8.3.4 Explanation Facility
This component acts to help the user understand how an ES reaches a certain
decision or conclusion of the problem that needs to be solved. The user can
obtain the logic or rationale for a certain decision that it makes. This component
is capable of answering questions like:
- Why is this question being addressed by the system?
- How is a decision made?
- On what basis is the decision made?
- Why are certain alternatives rejected from being a decision or solution?
Example
ES : Is the car going to start?
User : Why?
ES : If I know my car will not start, I may assume that the problem is due
to the failure of the electronic system of the car.
An expert will act based on what he or she can conclude from the answers
whereas ES responds to the question of WHY by displaying the rules it is
executing.
(a) Explanation of WHY
Apart from providing the final decision, an ES can explain how it comes to
a decision.
Developing a conventional system is done based on the defined problems
but it is not the same for an Expert System. Thus, ES needs a justification
facility to explain to the user all the decisions it makes.
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As an example:
ES : The battery of your car has failed.
User of ES : HOW?
ES : It is because your car cannot be started, thus, the system assumes
that the electronic system in your car has failed. When the
system finds that the voltage level is below 10V thus it is proven
that your car battery has failed.
The ES responds by stepping back to the rules that the system uses to
achieve the decision. Stepping back to the rules is how the Expert System
does the reasoning.
8.3.5 The User Interface
SELF-CHECK 8.6
In your opinion, what are the differences between a user interface in
an Expert system and in other information systems like MIS?
The user communicates with the Expert System through the user interface. It
enables the user to query the system, input information and receive advice. The
Expert System aims to provide communication between the system and the user,
as if the user were interacting with the expert. However, the Expert System is still
unable to understand normal language and general knowledge.
Occasionally, ES process language which enables interaction and communication
between the user and ES in a user-friendly manner. When ES was first
introduced, the ES interface was only text based. However, a language that was
more similar to the human language made communication more natural. Now,
certain ES provide Graphical User Interface like menus and graphics in the
Windows environment.
8.3.6 Working Memory
Another important component in an ES is the working memory. It contains facts
of problems that are happening during the consultation process with the Expert
System. The system will match the information found with the knowledge stored
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in the knowledge database to consider the new facts. The conclusion obtained
will be stored in the working memory. Thus, the working memory contains the
information that is supplied by the user, or the reasoning done by the Expert
System itself.
SELF-CHECK 8.7
Compare and contrast the strategic forward chaining and strategic
backward chaining.
8.4 THE EXPERT SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
An Es is usually designed to have these characteristics:
(a) The Highest Level of Expertise
This characteristic is most useful. This expertise in an ES is comes from the
knowledge and problem solving steps provided by the best experts in their
own domains. This will lead towards efficiency, accuracy and imaginative
problem solving.
(b) Right on Time Reaction
An Expert System must function and interact in a very reasonable period of
time with the user. The total time must be less than the time taken by an
expert to solve the same problem.
(c) Accepting Incorrect Reasoning
This type of application is used when the information used for the solution
is unclear, vague or cannot be obtained and not in a domain that is very
clear.
(d) Good Reliability
The expert system must be reliable and it must be improbable for the
system to make a mistake.
(e) Easily Understood
The Expert System must be able to explain the reasoning steps during the
execution or the inference process for the user to better understand what is
happening. An ES must be able to explain why such actions are taken the
same way an expert would explain the decision he made.
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(f) Flexible
Due to the large amount knowledge possessed by an ES, it is important for
the ES to have an efficient mechanism to administer the compilation of the
existing knowledge in it.
(g) Symbolic Reasoning
The Expert system represents knowledge in symbolic terms by using one
set of symbols that represents all the concepts of the problem in the specific
domain. All the symbols, when combined or paired, will demonstrate a
relationship between the problems. When this relationship is represented in
a programme they are called structured symbols.
For example
Statement : Ahmad has a fever
Rule : IF a person has a fever, THEN take Panadol
Conclusion : Ahmad takes Panadol
(h) Heuristic Reasoning
An expert does efficient problem solving by relating to experience as the
basis of reasoning. If the problem encountered is new, then the expert
combines the knowledge and experience to solve the problem.
(i) An example of heuristic reasoning used by an expert:
x I will usually check the electronic system first.
x Humans will not usually be infected with flu during summer.
x If I suspect cancer in a patient, I will check the patientÊs family
background first.
(j) Making Mistakes
Since most of the knowledge in the ES database was input by humans it is
subject to human error. This might happen due to the rules, facts, or steps
not being considered or being wrongly input during the process of
acquiring of knowledge.
(k) Expanding with Tolerable Difficulties
The problems that an ES needs to solve must be complex and difficult but
at a tolerable level. However, the problem must not be too easy.
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(l) Focus Expertise
Most experts are skilful and knowledgeable in their own field only. The ES
must be made to focus on a specific domain and not mix up the knowledge
of two experts from different domains.
Table 8.3: The Differences between the Conventional System and the Expert System
Conventional System Expert System
Knowledge database and the processing
Knowledge and processing are combined
mechanism (inference) are two different
in one programme.
components.
Programme does not make errors (only The ES programme may be make a
programming error). mistake.
Usually it will not explain why the data
needs to be input or how the decision is Explanation is part of an ES component.
achieved.
System is operational only when fully An ES can operate with small amount of
developed. rules.
Step by step execution according to fixed Execution done logically and
algorithms is necessary. heuristically.
Can operate with sufficient or insufficient
Needs complete and full information.
information.
Manipulates a large and effective
Manipulates a big and effective database.
database.
Referencing and use of data. Referencing and use of Knowledge.
Main objective is efficiency. Main objective is effectiveness.
Easily operated with quantitative data. Easily operated with qualitative data.
SELF-CHECK 8.8
List three (3) main characteristics of an Expert system and define them.
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8.5 EXPERT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
An Expert system team must consist of:
x A domain expert
x Knowledge engineer
x User
(a) Domain Expert
Definition
A domain expert is a person who has the knowledge, experience, skills, steps
special consultation skills. in a certain field or a particular subject. He should
also be able to guide and possess unique problem solving methods and is
b tt th th t f l i th fi ld
Even though an Expert system usually models the expertise of either one or
more experts, an ES also models expertise based on other alternative
sources such as printed material (books, manuals, journals and others). The
prerequisites to be a domain expert are:
x Knowledgeable in a particular field
x Has skills in solving problems.
x Is competent in presenting knowledge
x Has time management skills
x Must be cooperative
(b) Knowledge Engineer
A knowledge engineer is a person who is responsible for creating,
developing and testing the Expert system. The prerequisites to become a
knowledge engineer are:
x Must have engineering knowledge (the art and science to develop an
Expert System)
x Has good communication skills
x Able to match problems with software
x Have technical knowledge (programming) in developing an expert
system
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(c) User
The user is one who uses the Expert System when it has been fully
developed. He or she will help during the knowledge acquiring process by
explaining their problems to the knowledge engineer.
8.5.1 The Software and Tools in Expert System
Development
SELF-CHECK 8.9
In your opinion, can the methodology used in developing a
conventional system be applied in developing an expert system?
An expert system developer can choose three different approaches in developing
an ES, which are:
x Using programming language
x Using an Expert System shell
x Using the tools in an artificial environment
(a) The Programming Language
An ES can be developed using a symbolic language such as LISP or
PROLOG, or a conventional higher-level language such as FORTRAN, C
and PASCAL.
LISP
All ES developed in the early days used LISP, or tools written using the
LISP language.
PROLOG
The on-going research of artificial intelligent has given birth to the
programming language PROLOG. PROLOG is the acronym for
'Programming in Logic'. A programme using PROLOG can be assumed to
be a knowledge database that stores facts and rules.
SELF-CHECK 8.10
Compare and contrast PROLOG and LISP software.
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(b) Expert System Shell
An Expert System shell is a programme used to develop an Expert system.
The Expert System Shell executes three (3) main functions:
(i) Helps the programmer build a knowledge database by permitting the
developer to input knowledge in the knowledge representation
structure.
(ii) Provides the procedures for inference or reasoning deductions based
on the information stored in the information database and new facts
input by the user.
(iii) Provides the interface to let the user prepare reasoning tasks and
questions to be queried to the system on strategic reasoning.
8.5.2 The Tools and Environment of Artificial
Intelligence
Compared to the programming language and shell, this tool is extremely
expensive and powerful. The advantage of using this tool is that it provides a
variety in knowledge representation techniques such as rules and frames.
ACTIVITY 8.3
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8.6 THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
OF AN EXPERT SYSTEM
There are advantages and disadvantages of an Expert system. They are listed
next.
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8.6.1 The Expert System Advantages
ES usage provides many advantages. Some of the advantages are:
(a) Consistency
One of the advantages of an ES is that the results given are consistent. This
might be due to the fact that there are no elements such as exhaustion and
emotions as experienced by humans.
(b) Hazardous Working Environment
Through an ES, we can avoid exposing ourselves to a toxic or radioactive
environment. An ES can take over the place of an expert to handle
problems in a high-risk area such as a nuclear power plant.
(c) Ability to Solve Complex and Difficult Problems
A very difficult problem encountered by an organisation, if not taken
seriously, can cause an adverse impact such as losses or cancellation of a
business deal. Sometimes, the problems need to be attended to quickly. The
problems can become more complicated when individuals or experts
involved in solving them are absent or cannot be contacted. Thus, an ES
serves as an alternative to experts.
(d) Combination of Knowledge and Expertise from Various Sources
As discussed earlier, one of the important components in an ES is the
knowledge base. This component contains the accumulated knowledge and
acquired or transferred expertise from many experts. Thus, an ES is
sometimes more superior than an expert because its knowledge and
expertise have come from many sources.
(e) Training Tool for Trainees
An ES can be used by trainees to learn about the knowledge-based system.
Trainee who uses an ES would be able to observe how an expert solves a
problem.
8.6.2 Disadvantages and Weaknesses of Expert
System
SELF-CHECK 8.11
The Expert system also has weaknesses and flaws. In your opinion, do
these weaknesses influence the quality of an Expert system?
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Listed below are several weaknesses concerning the use of ES.
(a) Not Widely Used
ES is not widely used in business firms or organisations. Due to limited
usage, firms are still in doubt about the capability and, most definitely, the
high cost involved in investing in an ES..
(b) Difficult to Use
Using an ES is very difficult and learning and mastering it requires a long
time. This discourages managers from using ES. In one aspect, developing
an ES that is user-friendly is the biggest challenge for ES developer..
(c) Limited Scope
This is the most obvious weakness in an ES; its scope is very limited to its
field only. In the development aspect, the ES built is best developed
because of its high accuracy. However, usage-wise decision makers face
constantly changing problems which involve different fields that are inter-
related.
(d) Probable Decision Error
The main source of the knowledge is experts. Humans make mistakes. If
the experts input wrong information into the Expert system, this will have a
negative impact on the results produced.
(e) Difficult to Maintain
The information in ES must be constantly updated to solve new problems.
Every new problem that occurs needs new knowledge and expertise. This
means that there must be an on-going relationship between the domain
experts and the ES developer. This situation requires the domain experts
update the source of knowledge and expertise to suit the current situation.
(f) Costly Development
The cost to consult a group of experts is not cheap, what if ES was built
traditionally without involving the use of an Expert System shell? On the
other hand, programming cost is high because the artificial intelligence
technique is difficult to master and needs a very skilful programmer.
(g) Legal and Ethical Dilemma
We must be responsible for our actions and decisions. An expert has to take
responsibility for the information he or she provides. . The difficult
question here is who should shoulder the responsibility if a decision
suggested by ES results in a negative outcome.
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SELF-CHECK 8.12
1. There are 10 paradigms involved in solving problems using
an Expert system. List five paradigms.
2. State five main factors that distinguish humans from an
Expert system.
3. Define knowledge.
4. State the structural differences between human problem
solving and the Expert system.
5. State the types of rules below. Do the rules below represent
relation, suggestion, instruction, strategy or heuristic?
IF car cannot start
ANDÂcar voltageÊ < 10
ANDÂhornÊ not functioning
THUS the battery is weak
IF the battery is weak
THENthe solution is to install a new battery
(Please use your own piece of paper)
x Expert System (ES) is a system that mimics the human capability to think and
reason for decision-making.
x An ES combines the use of knowledge, facts and reasoning techniques for
decision-making.
x An Expert system is built for two main reasons - to replace an expert or to
help an expert.
x The Expert system is used in various applications in multiple fields and
sectors like medicine, engineering, education, manufacturing, marketing, tax
planning, and many more.
x Knowledge is understanding a subject or domain through theory or practice.
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x Knowledge is also the combination and mix of information that is already
known, and knowledge is power. From the expertÊs knowledge, the rules are
formed.
x Rules as knowledge representation consists of two parts - the IF part, called
before (condition or premise) and the THEN part, called effect (conclusion or
action).
x The architecture of an ES is from the knowledge base, inference engine,
explanation facility and knowledge acquisition facility.
x The existence of ES provides positive and negative effects that need to be
considered in the development of an Expert System.