Knowledge and information interface standard for test and diagnosis applications of knowledge-based systems

The author describes work being performed in the IEEE Standards Coordinating Committee 20 (SCC-20) P1232 committee related to the development of standards for interchange between knowledge and information sources and knowledge-based systems used in test and diagnosis applications. The goals, philosophy, and direction of the P1232 knowledge and information interface component standard, which encompasses the use of multiple ontologies and utilizes existing and currently developing standards to a large degree, is described along with the rational for the introduction, evolution, and potential benefits of this standard. Its relationship with the other P1232, SCC-20, and IEEE/ANSI standards is identified. Coordination with other knowledge-based system standards efforts in an attempt to prevent duplication and the development of diverging standards is discussed. The current status in the development of this standard, and future planned efforts for its continued development are described.<>