Data processing: artificial intelligence inventions 05/06

20060112025 - Method, system and computer product for generating a manufacturing process map using fuzzy logic: A method for generating a manufacturing process map comprises obtaining sets of N-dimensional expert data from at least three sources, defining a membership function for each set of expert data, applying fuzzy logic operations to said membership functions to generate new membership functions, the new membership functions defining N-dimensional regions...

20060112027 - Data analyzer, data analyzing method and storage medium: A data analyzer stores data values at any one of N stages while associating the data values with a plurality of data elements respectively and stores association weighting information among the data elements, selects one of the data elements as a target data at random and computes an input stimulus...

20060112026 - Parallel support vector method and apparatus: Disclosed is an improved technique for training a support vector machine using a distributed architecture. A training data set is divided into subsets, and the subsets are optimized in a first level of optimizations, with each optimization generating a support vector set. The support vector sets output from the first...

20060112028 - Neural network and method of training: Methods of training neural networks (100, 600) that include one or more inputs (102-108) and a sequence of processing nodes (110, 112, 114, 116) in which each processing node may be coupled to one or more processing nodes that are closer to an output node are provided. The methods include...

20060112034 - Article handling system and method and article management system and method: A sensing unit, such as a camera, or the like, senses the conditions of articles and mobile existences, including humans, in a life space, such as a house of a household, or the like. An article management/operation server manages, on an article database, attribute information of the articles, which include...

20060112029 - Knowledge discovery agent system and method: A software agent system is provided that continues to learn as it utilizes natural language processors to tackle limited semantic awareness, and creates superior communication between disparate computer systems. The software provides intelligent middleware and advanced learning agents which extend the parameters for machine agent capabilities beyond simple, fixed tasks...

20060112031 - Method and system for learning an attention model for an image: A system for learning an attention model for an image based on user navigation actions while viewing the image is provided. An attention model learning system generates an initial attention model based on static features derived from the image. The learning system logs the actions of users as they view...

20060112030 - On demand learning: A learning solution context is specified in terms of formal and informal learning within zones of interaction. Solution components of purpose/outcome, measurement, technology/infrastructure, resources, and process are specified and selected to align each to the solution context providing an optimal learning solution for a particular client....

20060112032 - Two stage method for dynamically determining primary adapter in a heterogeneous n-way adapter configuration: A method and apparatus are provided for dynamically determining a primary adapter in a heterogeneous N-way adapter configuration. Each of the adapters generates information about itself and exchanges the information with all other adapters. First a decision-making adapter is identified. Then the decision-making adapter compares the adapter-generated information of all...

20060112033 - Ultrasound user interface learning system: Default values (220) for parameters to be used in a process on an apparatus are automatically learned from the user's interaction with the user interface (126). Learning is based, for each parameter, on a current value inputted to the process and on one or more corresponding past values (S332). More...

20060112038 - Classifier performance: Methods, machines, and machine readable media storing machine-readable instructions for improving classifier performance are described. In one aspect, threshold vectors Tk=(t1k, t2k, . . . , tnk) are input into a classifier that includes a cascade of n classification stages. Each classification stage i has a respective classification boundary that...

20060112040 - Device, method, and program for document classification: A document classifying device, including (a) a vector creating element for creating a document feature vector from an input document to be classified, based upon frequencies with which predetermined collocations occur in the input document; and (b) a classifying element for classifying the input document into one of a number...

20060112041 - Heuristic method of classification: The invention concerns heuristic algorithms for the classification of Objects. A first learning algorithm comprises a genetic algorithm that is used to abstract a data stream associated with each Object and a pattern recognition algorithm that is used to classify the Objects and measure the fitness of the chromosomes of...

20060112039 - Incremental data fusion and decision making system and associated method: A computer implemented adaptive ensemble classifier is provided which includes: a plurality of classifiers; a decision structure that maps respective classifier combinations to respective classification decision results; and a plurality of respective sets of weights associated with respective classifier combinations....

20060112043 - Maximizing mutual information between observations and hidden states to minimize classification errors: The present invention relates to a system and methodology to facilitate machine learning and predictive capabilities in a processing environment. In one aspect of the present invention, a Mutual Information Model is provided to facilitate predictive state determinations in accordance with signal or data analysis, and to mitigate classification error....

20060112036 - Method and system for identifying questions within a discussion thread: A method and system for classifying messages of a discussion thread as questions is provided. A classification system generates a classifier to classify messages of discussion threads as question messages or non-question messages. The system trains the classifier using the feature vectors and input classifications derived from a training set...

20060112035 - Methods and apparatus for transmitting signals through network elements for classification: The present invention provides techniques for transmitting at least one signal through an element of a classification system. One or more input signals are received at the element. One or more functional components are extracted from the one or more input signals, and one or more membership components are extracted...

20060112042 - Probability estimate for k-nearest neighbor: Systems and methods are disclosed that facilitate producing probabilistic outputs also referred to as posterior probabilities. The probabilistic outputs include an estimate of classification strength. The present invention intercepts non-probabilistic classifier output and applies a set of kernel models based on a softmax function to derive the desired probabilistic outputs....

20060112037 - Process and implementation for using byte code insertion to modify a class definition to define and use probes for application components: A mechanism is provided for just-in-time instrumentation that uses bytecode insertion to modify a class definition to store a reference to the static class information to be used by probes. A hook is inserted to provide a callback to one or more probes. When the bytecode inserted hook is executed,...

20060112049 - Generalized branching methods for mixed integer programming: A method and system using branching on hyperplanes and half-spaces computed from integral adjoint and/or kernel or dual lattice basis for solving mixed integer programs within specified tolerance. It comprises steps of: (1) preprocessing to ensure feasibility and linear objective; (2) computing adjoint and/or kernel lattice basis of the equality...

20060112045 - Knowledge base comprising executable stories: Systems and methods are provided for assisted decision-making. A knowledge base comprises a plurality of executable stories. A given story comprises a belief network containing at least one associated hypothesis and evidence associated with the at least one hypothesis. The system further comprises at least one decision algorithm having respective...

20060112044 - Method of producing solutions to a concrete multicriteria optimisation problem: The method in accordance with the invention is a method according to which several decision criteria and a preference relation based on these criteria between the solutions of the problem are established. Modeling of the problem to be solved is established by obtaining solutions constructively via a tree search process....

20060112054 - Methods and systems for collaborating communities of practice: Methods and systems for collaborating communities of practice are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed for collaborating communities of practice in a community of practice environment. Each community of practice includes a goal. The method may include searching information associated with each of the communities of practice for...

20060112051 - Methods and systems for delivering community knowledge: Methods and systems for delivering knowledge in a community of practice environment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system may include a community of practice including members and a knowledge management architecture that manages knowledge used by the community of practice. The knowledge management architecture may also maintain a delivery...

20060112052 - Methods and systems for managing knowledge documents: Methods and systems for managing knowledge documents in a community of practice environment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a community of practice environment may include a set of communities of practice, each including respective members and each being assigned respective knowledge documents. The community of practice environment may also include...

20060112053 - Methods and systems for providing knowledge documents: Methods and systems for providing knowledge documents are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system may include a community of practice, including members and a knowledge management architecture managing knowledge documents used by the community of practice and maintaining a user profile for each member having criteria reflecting a preferred format...

20060112046 - Programming toolkit for use in the development of knowledge enhanced electronic logic programs: An electronic circuit for use in providing computational decision-making capabilities. The circuit implements a hierarchy of decision-making cells, with outputs derived from input signals supplying argument values, configuration signals for controlling the decision making model and wires between cells defining relationships between cells that modify the decision-making model of dependent...

20060112055 - System and method for sharing of expert knowledge: The present invention provides a system and method of creating electronic files for solving a problem for a learner from the knowledge of an expert, comprising the steps of receiving the expert's knowledge in an area of expertise, providing a template for the electronic files and generating the electronic files...

20060112048 - System and method for the automated discovery of unknown unknowns: Systems and methods are provided for determining unknown unknowns for at least one assisted decision making system. An assisted decision making system has an associated set of at least one story of interest. The system further comprises a plurality of inferencing algorithms. A given inferencing algorithm is operative to generate...

20060112050 - Systems and methods for adaptive medical decision support: A computer-implemented method for adaptively supporting medical decisions of at least one user includes receiving a first input from a first device, receiving a second input from a second device, determining a suggested medical decision based at least in part on the first input and the second input, and transferring...

20060112047 - Training a multi-dimensional, expert behavior-emulation system: Expert decision-making operations are trained to emulate expert behavior based on an history of behaviors by experts in a variety of observed situations. A history of behaviors is built up from observations of actions taken by experts in analyzing a plurality of situations. The observations are captured, and behaviors from...

20060112058 - Customizing transaction processing in a computer application by using pre-defined functions: Techniques enable a user, such as a business analyst or a system administrator, to define business process rules that control the processing of transaction data by a computer application. A data structure is used to store business process rules. The data structure includes a condition portion and an execution portion...

20060112059 - Investigating execution of a customized transaction process in a computer application: Techniques enable a user, such as a business analyst or a system administrator, to define business process rules that control the processing of transaction data by a computer application. A data structure is used to store business process rules. The data structure includes a condition portion and an execution portion...

20060112056 - Problem solving graphical toolbar: The present invention provide a graphical application for guiding a user through an end-to-end process for addressing a problem. The graphical application prompts users to define the problem in a logical, consistent way. Once the problem in defined, the application further directs the users through a systematic processing for solving...

20060112061 - Rule based engines for diagnosing grid-based computing systems: Disclosed herein is the creation and utilization of autonomic agents that may be utilized on demand by service engineers to remotely diagnose and address faults, errors and other conditions within a grid-based computing system, and related computerized processes and network architectures and systems supporting such agents. The autonomic diagnostic agents...

20060112057 - Score result reuse for bayesian network structure learning: Reuse of intermediate statistical score computations. Learning a network structure may involve computationally intensive operations. In one embodiment a partial result may be computed and cached that will be used in computing the score of another network structure. A speculative determination whether to cache the partial result may be made....

20060112060 - Searching for customized processing rules for a computer application: Techniques enable a user, such as a business analyst or a system administrator, to define business process rules that control the processing of transaction data by a computer application. A data structure is used to store business process rules. The data structure includes a condition portion and an execution portion...

20060106743 - Building and using predictive models of current and future surprises: Methods are described for identifying events that would be considered surprising by people and identifying how and when to transmit information to a user about situations that they would likely find surprising. Additionally, the methods of identifying surprising situations can be used to build a case library of surprising events,...

20060106744 - Apparatus and method for establishing knowledge database used in expert system and recording medium therefor: A method and apparatus for establishing a knowledge database used in an expert system, which can automatically establish a knowledge database without the aid of knowledge engineers, and a recording medium therefor are provided. The method includes: building up a hypothesis suitable for dealing with an assigned task; generating keywords...

20060106745 - Graphical user interface for use with open expert system: A rules system for creating rules to an expert system is provided, the rules system providing a user-friendly, guided process for creating such rules....

20060100971 - System and method for compiling rules created by machine learning program: A system, a method, and a machine-readable medium are provided. A group of linear rules and associated weights are provided as a result of machine learning. Each one of the group of linear rules is partitioned into a respective one of a group of types of rules. A respective transducer...

20060095392 - Identifying solutions to computer problems by expert system using contexts and distinguishing versions: A computer system includes a main system that executes an application in cooperation with a human user. An auxiliary system evaluates problems that occur in the main system. The auxiliary system includes a service module that collects problem related data from the main system, an acquisition module that acquires knowledge...

20060095393 - Pattern build software system: The present invention is a software system and method whereby knowledgeable fishermen or hunters may effectively and affordably communicate their knowledge to others. The invention provides a way to capture relationships thought to exist between external determinates and the actions necessary to be successful while fishing or hunting. It further...

20060095394 - Rule set for root cause diagnostics: A reduced rule set for identifying a root cause of an aberration in an industrial process is generated from a complete rule base. The rule base includes plurality of rules for the industrial process, and each rule comprises a condition of at least one process signal of the industrial process...