Computing with words in information retrieval

Author

Berzal, Fernando ; Martín-Bautista, María J. ; Vila, María-Amparo ; Larsen, Henrik L.

Author_Institution

Dept. de Ciencias de la Comput. e Inteligencia Artific, Granada Univ., Spain

fYear

2001

fDate

25-28 July 2001

Firstpage

3088

Abstract

A study of the use of computing with words in information retrieval processes is presented in this paper. The lack of user-friendly communication interfaces between the user and the system in traditional retrieval approaches is rectified with the use of fuzzy logic at the different levels of the retrieval process. The advent of fuzzy information retrieval systems allows a linguistic representation, providing the user with a tool of understandable language based on words. Apart from outlining the fuzzy linguistic model in the processes of querying and evaluation, some reflections and discussions on the future trends of linguistic modelling in the processes of user feedback and user profile construction are outlined

Keywords

computational linguistics; fuzzy logic; information retrieval; natural language interfaces; natural languages; evaluation processes; future trends; fuzzy information retrieval systems; fuzzy linguistic model; fuzzy logic; information retrieval processes; linguistic representation; querying processes; understandable language tool; user feedback; user profile construction; user-friendly communication interface; word-based computing; Artificial intelligence; Computer science; Feedback; Fuzzy logic; Fuzzy sets; Fuzzy systems; Indexing; Information retrieval; Reflection; Road transportation;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

IFSA World Congress and 20th NAFIPS International Conference, 2001. Joint 9th

Conference_Location

Vancouver, BC

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7078-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/NAFIPS.2001.943721

Filename

943721