150 results about "Knowledge-based systems" patented technology

The present invention provides users with access to Internet-accessible databases via one portal of entry, such that queries need not be repeated multiple times in order to obtain needed information. Advantageously, the present invention will harness a systematic dynamic query profiler, document scoring, and display of retrieved documents via a knowledge-based system that facilitates user editing. Thus, the present invention will aid users so that less of their time and effort are required in order to obtain precisely the desired information for which they are searching.

A knowledge-based system and method for establishing and managing routes for emergency vehicles. The knowledge-based system and method uses a knowledge base having information useful in establishing and managing routes for emergency vehicles including information on intersections, road segments connecting intersections, expected travel time along the road segments, and dynamic factors that influence traffic flow, and a database for storing routes designed using the information useful in establishing and managing routes. The knowledge-based system also consist of one or more software modules operable to retrieve information from the knowledge base and to perform operations such as designing routes between location involved in emergency response, selecting between such routes, and modifying such routes all using information in the knowledge base.

A knowledge-base system includes a processor, a database, and a matcher for matching questions of clients to answers in the database. The knowledge-base system can be administered by emails sent to the system. Question-answer entries can be added, deleted, and modified through the use of emails and / or other forms. The system can be accessed over a network or directly accessed with an administration computer. Questions and answers are separately indexed in the system to increase the accuracy of generated results. The generated response sent to the client can be modified based on the question asked, the results, and predefined templates. The system can also detect when the system receives a reply from a customer in response to sent results. Once a reply is detected, the email is forwarded to an alternate email address.

A knowledge-based system and method for establishing and managing routes for emergency vehicles. The knowledge-based system and method uses a knowledge base having information useful in establishing and managing routes for emergency vehicles including information on intersections, road segments connecting intersections, expected travel time along the road segments, and dynamic factors that influence traffic flow, and a database for storing routes designed using the information useful in establishing and managing routes. The knowledge-based system also consist of one or more software modules operable to retrieve information from the knowledge base and to perform operations such as designing routes between location involved in emergency response, selecting between such routes, and modifying such routes all using information in the knowledge base.

A knowledge-based system and method for establishing and managing routes for emergency vehicles. The knowledge-based system and method uses a knowledge base having information useful in establishing and managing routes for emergency vehicles including information on intersections, road segments connecting intersections, expected travel time along the road segments, and dynamic factors that influence traffic flow, and a database for storing routes designed using the information useful in establishing and managing routes. The knowledge-based system also consist of one or more software modules operable to retrieve information from the knowledge base and to perform operations such as designing routes between location involved in emergency response, selecting between such routes, and modifying such routes all using information in the knowledge base.

A useful object-oriented knowledge base system is provided, which comprises an 'object-oriented knowledge base', an inference mechanism, and an ideal dictionary, etc. Sentences used as a 'rule' and / or as a 'fact' in the 'object-oriented knowledge base' are described according to a simple English grammar. Hierarchical structure of nouns-system in an 'ideal thesaurus' is constructed, on the basis of special kind of 'object-oriented-lexical-definition of nouns' recorded in the ideal dictionary. Lexical meaning of a verb whose meaning is specific are derived from that of a verb whose meaning is general and universal, by using 'dichotomy' on the basis of C-language-like way of description of English sentences in the lexicon. The hierarchical structure of verbs-system in an 'ideal classification table' is constructed on the basis of them. The Inference mechanism processes not only mathematically well defined equations but, also simple English sentences, by making full use of the 'ideal thesaurus' and the 'ideal classification table', on the basis of specially contrived 'sentence based object-oriented categorical syllogism'.

A system and method for processing data on a plurality of distributed computing devices. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a system and method prioritizes and distributes computing tasks over a network of computers. One embodiment, remote computers communicate signals indicative of the availability of computing resources to a server. The server determines if at least one computer has available resources that match the requirements of at least one stored computing task. If the server determines that an available resource matches at least one computing task, an agent storing the computing task is communicated to the computer for execution of the task. In accordance with another aspect, a system and method provide an improved knowledge based system utilizing a set of expressions displayed on a graphical user interface to configure and view software objects that process and manage data.

The invention discloses a full three-dimensional digital knowledge base system and an application method of a knowledge base. The knowledge base system comprises a flow control module, a specific knowledge design module, an interaction control module, an equation editing module, a search control module, a computing control module and a knowledge base small functional module and is an independent knowledge driving system capable of being hung on different CAD (Computer-Aided Design). The application method of the knowledge base can be applied to various fields such as products, processes, tool design, product inspection and the like in the mechanism manufacture industry. A designer expresses knowledge such as purposes, industry design specifications, standard manuals, design experience, computational formulas and the like through an open programming-free visual knowledge editing function and stores the knowledge into the knowledge base, a database and a model base for reusing; and wizard design is realized through parameter passing, data acquisition and interaction and platform interaction. The system has the advantages of strong generality, convenience and rapidness, no leakage of enterprise core technology experience knowledge and the like and provides means for technical innovation and knowledge and experience accumulation.

A knowledge-based system has one or more repositories with information and knowledge for topics, problems, and solutions to problems. One method to find a solution for a problem by generating a knowledge network in a master knowledge repository includes identifying information residing in a client device that is associated with an expert who is capable of solving a problem. The identifying information involves evaluating a characteristic of the expert. The method includes locating the information associated with the expert based upon the evaluated characteristic, and forming a knowledge network to solve the problem based on the located information. The knowledge network has information for at least one expert who is capable of solving the problem. The method also includes storing the knowledge network in the master knowledge repository, and providing access to the stored knowledge in the knowledge network.

The invention belongs to the technical field of power system control and relates to a multi-target unit combination intelligent optimization system based on power network state identification. The multi-target unit combination intelligent optimization system is an intelligent dynamic modeling model formed by an optimization calculation module and a power network parameter acquisition module, optimization calculation is related to awaiting distribution amount introduction and distribution result derivation, the power network parameter acquisition module is connected with an energy control system, and the energy control system supplies data to the power network parameter acquisition module. The multi-target unit combination intelligent optimization system based on power network state identification is an improvement of the traditional unit combination optimization mode, automatically identifies a power network real-time operation state by utilizing a knowledge base system and is automatically configured with a multi-target optimization unit combination model according to a certain regulation based on the power network operation state. Starting from power dispatch reality, the invention converts various target optimization problems to optimization sequencing problems based on different regulations of each unit in a feasible range, thereby conveniently dispatching results of observation, explanation and evaluation optimization calculation of decision making persons.

A useful object-oriented knowledge base system is provided, which comprises an 'object-oriented knowledge base', an inference mechanism, and an ideal dictionary, etc. Sentences used as a 'rule' and / or as a 'fact' in the 'object-oriented knowledge base' are described according to a simple English grammar. Hierarchical structure of nouns-system in an 'ideal thesaurus' is constructed, on the basis of special kind of 'object-oriented-lexical-definition of nouns' recorded in the ideal dictionary. Lexical meaning of a verb whose meaning is specific are derived from that of a verb whose meaning is general and universal, by using 'dichotomy' on the basis of C-language-like way of description of English sentences in the lexicon. The hierarchical structure of verbs-system in an 'ideal classification table' is constructed on the basis of them. The Inference mechanism processes not only mathematically well defined equations but, also simple English sentences, by making full use of the 'ideal thesaurus' and the 'ideal classification table', on the basis of specially contrived 'sentence based object-oriented categorical syllogism'.

A system for creating as-built or measured drawings is described herein. The invention allows an operator to collect a set of data at a job-site, in such a manner that individual components of the job-site are linked relative to one another and to use that data to create accurate measured drawings that reflect the structure and content layout of the site. A knowledge based system is used to parse the data in real-time to produce a visual indication that the data has been recorded correctly. Error minimizing functions are used to ensure data integrity. The data may then be uploaded to a central computer server, for content-checking, authorization, and archival purposes. Since the invention provides an integrated environment for recording data and creating drawings, the need to translate data between systems is minimized, reducing the possibility of errors due to operator mis-keying or mis-interpretation.

A computer-implemented method for providing a helpdesk service comprises receiving an electronic request from a user for help on a specified problem, automatically performing a search in a knowledge base system to find potential solutions to the problem, and assigning a confidence rating to each potential solution found. If any potential solutions are found with confidence ratings greater than a threshold value, they are automatically returned to the user without involving a human agent. If no potential solution is found with a confidence rating greater than a threshold value, the request is automatically passed to a human agent for action. Any potential solutions with confidence ratings lower than the threshold value but greater than a second, lower threshold value are automatically presented to the agent as suggested solutions.

The invention discloses a compressive guarantee system for equipment based on an IETM. The compressive guarantee system comprises a business system and a platform support system, wherein the business system comprises an IETM system, a training learning system, an automatic test and diagnosis system, a maintenance support informatization system and a knowledge base system, wherein the platform support system comprises a cloud platform storage system and a compressive management system. The compressive guarantee system disclosed by the invention is combined in image-text, linked in audio and video, visual and intuitional, and friendly to interface, and is capable of carrying out three-dimensional demonstration, operation and decomposition, automatic navigation, depth search, phenomenon and fault association, automatic test and smart fault analysis; the compressive guarantee efficiency is improved; the operating error rate is reduced; the use and maintenance complexity of the system is lowered; the fault treatment time is shortened; the test time is shortened; the compressive guarantee system is a scientific and reasonable training system; the training learning cycle is shortened; a knowledge base system is accumulated and shared; and the dependence on personal experience is reduced.

The invention discloses a method for obtaining irregular knowledge used for constructing a mechanical product design knowledge base. Aiming at the requirements for knowledge processing and knowledge base system development in the mechanical product design field, the invention defines the irregular knowledge, discloses a computation module for dividing irregular knowledge granularity by adopting granularity calculation principle, studies mechanical product design irregular knowledge base structure system and basic format, discloses an irregular knowledge base display method based on metadata, and invents a method for obtaining semantic matching, irregular knowledge base in serial data source, and multi-mode irregular knowledge based on irregular example knowledge obtaining of cluster analysis; and on the basis, designs a system frame and a prototype software system for mechanical product design knowledge base system construction and application. The invention can be used to solve the technical problem of treating irregular knowledge in an information processing system such as CAD (computer-aided design), CAM (computer-aided manufacturing), CAE (computer-aided engineering) or PDM (products data management) in manufacturing industry, so as to satisfy the requirements for the deepening development of the manufacturing industry information project technology.

The invention discloses a fault diagnosis method and system for a heading machine hydraulic system. The method includes: building a fault diagnosis system framework through a fuzzy neural network method, building subsystems such as a parameter monitoring module, a fault knowledge base management maintenance module and an intelligent diagnosis reasoning module, taking a knowledge base of the heading machine hydraulic system as the basis and combining each module into a whole organically; building the overall structure of the knowledge base which comprises a fault type base, a fault knowledge base and a fault rule base according to the expert system design principle, introducing a relational data base into a knowledge base system, using the ACCESS as the database platform, building corresponding data sheets, realizing the functions of the expert system and managing and maintaining the knowledge base through fully utilization of the database technology; and building a fuzzy neural network fault diagnosis mode, reducing the network instability through the adaptive learning rate method and the additional momentum method, and training and simulating the fuzzy neural network model through actual data. Therefore, the fault diagnosis method and system for the heading machine hydraulic system can accurately reflect the faults of the heading machine hydraulic system.

A knowledge-based system and methods to matchmaking and social network extension are disclosed. The system is configured to allow users to specify knowledge profiles, which are collections of concepts that indicate a certain topic or area of interest selected from an. The system utilizes the knowledge model as the semantic space within which to compare similarities in user interests. The knowledge model is hierarchical so that indications of interest in specific concepts automatically imply interest in more general concept. Similarity measures between profiles may then be calculated based on suitable distance formulas within this space.

A telemedicine system with intelligent triage that replaces a remote doctor with a virtual doctor in some cases is disclosed. The telemedicine system may include: a triage procedure that employs a local attendant and software to determine if the patient should be seen by a human doctor or can be satisfactorily served by the virtual doctor AI system—the triage process is done at the start and throughout the consultation to ensure that the patient is handled appropriately, with several exit options for care to be provided by a human doctor if warranted; an AI system (e.g., an expert or knowledge-based system) comprising a knowledge-base, an inference engine, input module, output module, central / monitoring module, and learning module; and a remote control or operations center where the operation of the virtual doctors can be monitored by a set of human doctors who can choose to intervene if / when necessary.

A computer-implemented warranty knowledge base construction system and method. An user interface receives a first rule related to vehicle repair claim processing. A rules syntax data store stores syntax rules for constructing repair claim-related rules. A knowledge base generator module connected to the user interface and to the rules syntax data store determines whether the first rule is in an acceptable syntax based upon the stored syntax rules. The first rule is used in a knowledge base system to process repair claims.

The invention provides a fault / potential hazard knowledge base system and an establishment method. The method comprises the steps of classifying common faults and potential safety hazards of equipment, and establishing codes according to a quantity of classification types; and automatically judging fault reasons, fault positions, repair measures and the like of the equipment according to the fault / potential hazard knowledge base system, and when the fault reasons, the fault positions, the repair measures and the like of the equipment are inconsistent with preset fault mode or potential hazard phenomenon information, adding fault modes or potential hazard phenomena in a manual input mode and inputting the added fault modes or potential hazard phenomena to an equipment fault and potential safety hazard knowledge base. The centralized storage of fault information / potential hazard check standard data is realized; a structured collection of information resources is formed; a fault / potential hazard knowledge base based on universal equipment / industry classification is formed; the structured management of related knowledge experience is facilitated; the value of equipment management and maintenance knowledge is extended; the accuracy and working efficiency of identification and maintenance are improved; and the waste of social information resources is avoided.

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments, domain knowledge is translated into a knowledge-based system. In some embodiments, a formal specification is derived from rules of a knowledge-based system, the formal specification is analyzed, and flaws in the formal specification are used to identify and correct errors in the domain knowledge, from which a knowledge-based system is translated.

A system for creating as-built or measured drawings is described herein. The invention allows an operator to collect a set of data at a job-site, in such a manner that individual components of the job-site are linked relative to one another and to use that data to create accurate measured drawings that reflect the structure and content layout of the site. A knowledge based system is used to parse the data in real-time to produce a visual indication that the data has been recorded correctly. Error minimizing functions are used to ensure data integrity. The data may then be uploaded to a central computer server, for content-checking, authorization, and archival purposes. Since the invention provides an integrated environment for recording data and creating drawings, the need to translate data between systems is minimized, reducing the possibility of errors due to operator mis-keying or misinterpretation.

A method and system for healthcare decisionmaking wherein a consumer begins with a diagnosis, is educated on the interpretation of relevant data relating thereto, assess risk, selects and prioritizes search criteria, reviews treatment option results and compares the results based on their preference, or by using statistically valid data derived from consumers like themselves. The method and system presents a structured framework for communicating information that has been personalized and customized to an individual who is a consumer of information about healthcare. The system is a networked, knowledge-based system that assists the consumer in assessing healthcare treatment options for a variety of healthcare conditions, procedures and clinical diagnoses. The system includes a server and a server-driven remote interface through which a series of progressively more personalized presentations of information are achieved by matching a consumer's preferences with those of demographically similar consumers and best practice information obtained from a variety of public and private sources.

A creatively designed network platform constructing and applying method relates to the field of creative design of products, information retrieval and computer network service, and comprises the following steps: demand analysis software, a knowledge base system, a multi-layer research software, an online computer aided innovation software and scheme evaluation software are arranged in a server; (2) a user sends user requirements into the server on a remote networking computer and converts the user requirements into design demand data and returns the design demand data; (3) the user inputs the design demand data into the knowledge base system, the multi-layer research software or / and the online computer aided innovation software; (4) after the user solves, the server generates a first principle solution, a second principle solution or / and a third principle solution; (5) the user inquires and obtains a fourth principle solution in a patent database and a domain knowledge database by utilizing the first principle solution; and (6) the user inputs evaluation parameters and a formula for scheme evaluation. According to the method, a systematic creative design tool is provided, a user interface is set, more creative schemes are generated, the design efficiency and the design quality of the product are improved greatly, and the development period of new products is shortened.

In a method and a system for determination of at least one additional examination process in the framework of a medical examination of a patient using a knowledge base, the knowledge base contains a number of rules, and each rule contains a condition from which a result can be derived. An item of patient-related information is automatically registered and used to output the examination-specific result.

A knowledge base system is provided which includes a relations table which includes slots for a predicate identifier and first and second arguments of a respective relation. Each predicate identifier encodes a key for a respective entry in a predicate table. The predicate identifier also encodes argument types for the two arguments in the respective row of the relations table. Some of the argument types are associated with respective linked tables. This allows one of the arguments in a row of the relations table to serve as a key to an entry in the respective linked table on the condition that the predicate identifier for that row encodes the associated argument type.

A knowledge-based system and methods to matchmaking and social network extension are disclosed. The system is configured to allow users to specify knowledge profiles, which are collections of concepts that indicate a certain topic or area of interest selected from an. The system utilizes the knowledge model as the semantic space within which to compare similarities in user interests. The knowledge model is hierarchical so that indications of interest in specific concepts automatically imply interest in more general concept. Similarity measures between profiles may then be calculated based on suitable distance formulas within this space.

The invention discloses an expert system and method for judging an emergency state of a nuclear power plant. The expert system comprises a real-time monitoring data module, a manual supplemental information module, a database system, a human-computer interface, and a knowledge base system connected with the human-computer interface, wherein the real-time monitoring data module is connected with an industrial data network of the nuclear power plant and an online environment radiation monitoring system, and reads running parameters and environment radiation monitoring data of units of the nuclear power plant in real time; the manual information supplementation module is used for selecting an emergency action level or inputting an emergency action level event; the database system is used for storing real-time monitoring data, manual supplemental information data and historical emergency state judgment data; and the human-computer interface is connected with the database system. Compared with the prior art, the expert system and method has the advantages that knowledge construction and inference basis of emergency state judgment are carried out in combination with an emergency plan IC&EAL matrix table established by the nuclear power plant based on expert knowledge and experience, the expert system for judging the emergency state of the nuclear power plant is realized, and reliable support is provided for emergency decision-making.

A knowledge base system (1000) includes: a storage unit storing a knowledge base; and an operation unit (1070) performing a logic operation on the stored knowledge base. The knowledge base includes an entity identifier identifying an entity and one or more attributes of the entity associated with the entity identifier of the entity. Each attribute includes: an attribute identifier identifying the attribute; and at least one of feature data that is one or more pieces of data representing the attribute and is associated with the attribute identifier, and identification data that is data associated with a word representing the attribute and is associated with the attribute identifier. The entity identifier is not a word representing the entity, and is made of a symbol having no meaning per se. The attribute identifier is not the word representing the attribute, and is made of a symbol having no meaning per se.

SecureFusion is a knowledge management system that integrates asset and risk management of Information technology resources for enterprises and provides metrics for the holistic representation of voluminous technical data. Integration of risk management, security operations and asset management creates an efficient and effective synergistic solution. SecureFusion is a solution that enables enterprises to perform real-time high speed operations research of Information Technology assets and security risks in a process-driven methodology. SecureFusion is comprised of modular, scalable components, utilizing web services to communicate with a centralized SecureFusion Portal. The myriad of data elements discovered and analyzed are converted into a knowledge-based information system. The knowledge-based system and portal provide real-time, dynamic reporting and graphic portrayal of management information for the enterprise. Metrics are used to provide a graphical global security status and scorecard. The security and asset data is summed up to provide key metrics for business leaders to understand and act on the data without having to understand the nuance of every bit and byte. The knowledge-based information system facilitates a hierarchical view of the enterprise assets and risk management data. Management is provided a score card on business unit vulnerabilities and can assign resources for corrective action as appropriate to the priority.