Knowledge Processing and Applied Artificial Intelligence

Providing an explanation of AI concepts and techniques, this practical book shows management students and managers in industry/commerce how they can solve business problems with AI technologies, and analyze the strategic impact of AI technology on organizations. Knowledge processing (AI) represents the next phase in the evolution of information technology in business Content: Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Dedication, Page v Preface, Pages xiii-xiv Acknowledgements, Page xv List of abbreviations, Page xvii Introduction to Part I, Page 1 Chapter 1 - Knowledge processing and applied artificial intelligence, Pages 3-27 Introduction to Part II, Page 29 Chapter 2 - Knowledge-based systems and the acquisition of knowledge, Pages 31-55 Chapter 3 - Representing and reasoning with knowledge, Pages 57-91 Introduction to Part III, Page 93 Chapter 4 - Creating knowledge-based systems, Pages 95-127 Chapter 5 - Strategic and organizational issues in knowledge processing, Pages 129-162 Introduction to Part IV, Page 163 Chapter 6 - Natural language processing, Pages 165-196 Chapter 7 - Image and speech processing, Pages 197-231 Introduction to Part V, Page 233 Chapter 8 - Approximate reasoning using fuzzy logic, Pages 235-264 Chapter 9 - Connectionist modelling of intelligence, Pages 265-299 Appendix 1 - Commercial applications of knowledge-based systems, Pages 301-319 Appendix 2 - Commercial vendors of knowledge-based products, Pages 321-339 Appendix 3 - Commercial applications of neural networks, Pages 341-349 Index, Pages 350-352 Knowledge Processing and Applied Artificial Intelligence discusses the business potential of knowledge processing and examines the aspects of applied artificial intelligence technology. The book is comprised of nine chapters that are organized into five parts. The text first covers knowledge processing and applied artificial intelligence, and then proceeds to tackling the techniques for acquiring, representing, and reasoning with knowledge. The next part deals with the process of creating and implementing strategically advantageous knowledge-based system applications. The fourth part covers intelligent interfaces, while the last part details alternative approaches to knowledge processing. The book will be of great use to students and professionals of computer or business related disciplines. Knowledge Processing And Applied Artificial Intelligence -- Knowledge-based Systems And The Acquisition Of Knowledge -- Representing And Reasoning With Knowledge -- Creating Knowledge-based Systems -- Strategic And Organizational Issues In Knowledge Processing -- Natural Language Processing -- Image And Speech Processing -- Approximate Reasoning Using Fuzzy Logic -- Connectionist Modelling Of Intelligence. Soumitra Dutta. Title On Cover And Spine: Knowledge Processing & Applied Artificial Intelligence. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.