Data processing: artificial intelligence inventions 01/06

20060020562 - Apparatus and method for estimating optical flow: An apparatus and method for estimating optical flow use equations derived by setting the deformation tensor to zero....

20060020563 - Supervised neural network for encoding continuous curves: A supervised neural network for encoding continuous thermal curves comprises at least one input node operable to receive input data for predicting a temperature for a thermal curve at one of a plurality of times of day. The neural network further comprises a hidden layer of a plurality of hidden...

20060020564 - Method and apparatus for a scalable algorithm for decision optimization: An iterative approach to solving the optimization problem is provided. The invention provides an iteration of four basic operations; determining the segments, balancing the segments, expanding a segment, and solving the segment optimization. The method and apparatus can use any off-the-shelf linear programming (LP) solver, such as Dash Optimization Xpress,...

20060020565 - Agent, method and computer system for negotiating in a virtual environment: A multi-agent system is described that uses software agents to represent objects in a chosen real world environment. Each agent has structure having certain characteristics where a relation with other agents can be established if the other agents have characteristics that are suitable to the requesting agent. The multi-agent system...

20060020567 - Method for message browsing: A method for message browsing. Functional parameters of “inquiry by username (or phone number)” and “inquiry by keyword” are added to a menu list. Next, one parameter is determined, to locate a desired message by inputting a search term, such as a name, phone number, or keyword. Finally, contents of...

20060020566 - Modifiable knowledge base: One implementation provides a method for modifying a knowledge base on a client device. The method includes receiving input from a user of the client device specifying a first proposed modification to the knowledge base, modifying the knowledge base as specified by the first proposed modification, and subsequently receiving electronic...

20060020568 - Modeless user interface incorporating automatic updates for developing and using bayesian belief networks: An application for developing and using a model of a Bayesian Network to compute beliefs. The application provides an interface through which a user may specify the construction of the Bayseian Network, such as by specifying nodes in the network, parameters associated with the nodes, conditional probability distributions associated with...

20060015470 - Neural prosthesis with fuzzy logic control system: A neural prosthesis for providing a signal indicative of a predicted event from a cycle of events includes a signal-acquisition system for receiving a neural signal, and a fuzzy-logic inference system for receiving, from the signal acquisition system, a signal indicative of a current location within the cycle of events....

20060010089 - Hybrid neural network generation system and method: A computer-implemented method and system for building a neural network is disclosed. The neural network predicts at least one target based upon predictor variables defined in a state space. First, an input data set is retrieved that includes the predictor variables and at least one target associated with the predictor...

20060010090 - Expert system for patient medical information analysis: A plurality of chronic sensors are used to facilitate diagnosis and medical decision making for an individual patient. An expert system evaluates the sensor data, combines the sensor data with stored probability data and provides an output signal for notification or medical intervention....

20060010091 - Solution search apparatus and initial value setting method thereof: In a solution search apparatus, a parameter search range input part acquires a search range of a parameter, and stores it in a parameter search range storing part. Then, with respect to the search range of the parameter stored in the parameter search range storing part, a parameter setting part...

20060010092 - Yield driven memory placement system: A user-defined memory design is mapped to memories of a base platform for an IC that contains a plurality of memory sets, each containing a plurality of memories of a predetermined type. An optimal memory set is selected from the plurality of memory sets for the design by selecting a...

20060004680 - Contextual responses based on automated learning techniques: Techniques are disclosed for using a combination of explicit and implicit user context modeling techniques to identify and provide appropriate computer actions based on a current context, and to continuously improve the providing of such computer actions. The appropriate computer actions include presentation of appropriate content and functionality. Feedback paths...

20060004681 - Artificial neuron with phase-encoded logic: An artificial neuron includes an aggregator that combines a plurality of input signals. The value state of each of the input signals is encoded in a phase thereof. The artificial neuron also includes an actuator in communication with the aggregator. The actuator is configured to provide an output signal having...

20060004682 - Method for decision and risk analysis in probabilistic and multiple criteria situations: This invention relates to a decision device and a family of methods and procedures for representing and analyzing imprecise, vague, and incomplete probabilistic decision and risk problems and/or when a criteria hierarchy is present. The invention allows decision makers to state the problems only with the precision the decision-makers feel...

20060004683 - Systems and methods for generating a decision network from text: Systems and methods are provided for generating a decision network from text. An information extraction component extracts a quantum of evidence and an associated confidence value from a given text segment. An evidence classifier associates each quantum of evidence with one of a plurality of hypotheses. A fusion engine builds...