An expert system model for manufacturing planning

ABSTRACT

In this paper, a patchboard expert system model is presented. It is an effort to deal with some problems regarding the dynamics existing in certain manufacturing areas. The difference between the patchboard model and the blackboard model is discussed and the theoretical foundation of the patchboard model is detailed.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.8 Problem Solving, Control Methods, and Search
          Subjects: Plan execution, formation, and generation

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.4 Knowledge Representation Formalisms and Methods
          Subjects: Representations (procedural and rule-based)

  J. Computer Applications
  J.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
      Subjects: Engineering

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Theory