Modelling Degrees of Item Interest for a General Database Query System

Article Abstract:

Decision-making systems can be implemented on a variety of data bases. However, the query languages do not always support all decision applications. If the decision criteria are subjective or conflicting, the query language may be inadequate. A method of modelling degrees of interest of items in a data base has been developed. It uses probability and utility to derive a value of information to the user. The inference mechanism used can be varied from data base to data base. Preliminary experiments indicate the viability of the method.

Databases, Set theory, Decision theory, Database, Models, Fuzzy Sets, Criteria, Decision Making, Probability

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Modelling Man-Machine Interface in a Data Base Environment

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Query research in man-machine interfaces aids the designers of query languages and the users of a data base. Query representation requires a common frame of reference, an agreement on interface structure and predefined terms. Query functions take three basic forms-subset, retrieval and information. When combined into a conceptual definition, the interface consists of unambiguous statements and information. Both designers of data bases and of interface languages can benefit from query research.

Information storage and retrieval, Database design, Natural language processing, User Interface, User interfaces (Computers), Data Base Languages, Natural Language Interfaces

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Holophrasted Displays in an Interactive Environment

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Holophrasting is the displaying of concrete text as the focus of attention while displaying other contextual information at the top and bottom of the screen. Many programming language processors provide automatic formatting features of the nonholophrastic kind. An algorithm is described for holophrasting interactively created ojects. If the environment has knowledge of the entities it manipulates, it can generate a richer holophrastic display. The algorithm has been implemented as a prototype.

Algorithms, Algorithm, CRT Display, Video Display, Interactive Systems, Format, Screen Generators/Formatters

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