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From: rfc@wp3b01.UUCP (4115)
Newsgroups: comp.ai
Subject: Expert Systems
Keywords: shell rules knowledge
Message-ID: <466@wp3b01.UUCP>
Date: 5 Jan 88 14:43:26 GMT
Organization: AT&T Communications -- White Plains, NY
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Subject  : Expert Shell Analysis

Request  : Share mutual knowledge, experience, problems, and expertise
           in using ES in the area of software development.

Discuss 1:
           I am currently developing an in-house seminar for the purpose
           of promoting interest and use of ES programs for analysis of
           software development, prototyping (vaporware), real-time data
           analysis, and decision support for large batch processes.
Discuss 2:
           I am most concerned with the role of the knowledge engineer
           and the requirements of that individual to function with the
           most effectiveness.  I see that this individual may very well
           be the most critical link in the process of applying an ES
           Shell to a particular problem.
Discuss 3:
           I intend to provide details of a sample shell that give insight
           to the internal functions of the program, how rules are read,
           certainty factors, probability, backward chaining, forward
           chaining, etc.  I will probably even exceed my ability to 
           provide all the answers that someone may ask questions about.
           Hopefully, an in-depth probe of ES will encourage others to
           reach out and get involved with this concept of programming.
Summary  :
           In the event that you feel inclined to share this endeavor,
           I will be most happy to provide you with the results of my
           efforts.  Please feel free to call, write, or mail.
Conclude :
           Thank you for your kind consideration of this note.
Signature:
           Robert F. Crandall
           1 No. Lexington Ave
           White Plains, NY   10601
           914-397-4115