Title :
Fuzzy associative memory in conceptual design
Author :
Bahrami, Ali ; Dagli, Cihan H. ; Modarress, Batoul
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Missouri Univ., Rolla, MO, USA
Abstract :
Examines the feasibility of utilizing fuzzy associative memory (FAM) in conceptual design and illustrates the concept by applying it to the idea generation phase of a design activity. The mapping of fuzzy functional requirements to physical design is examined. Trigger and conflict-resolution strategies are proposed to solve the vectors association problem in a multi-FAM environment. Experiments show an extremely high rate of accuracy in retrieving fuzzy information. The simplicity of its practical implementation makes this paradigm computationally attractive for this application
Keywords :
CAD; content-addressable storage; design aids; fuzzy logic; vectors; accuracy; conceptual design; conflict-resolution strategies; functional requirements; fuzzy associative memory; fuzzy information retrieval; idea generation phase; trigger strategies; vectors association problem; Airplanes; Algorithm design and analysis; Associative memory; Computer aided manufacturing; Design engineering; Equations; Fuzzy sets; Intelligent systems; Process design; Research and development management;
Conference_Titel :
Neural Networks, 1991., IJCNN-91-Seattle International Joint Conference on
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0164-1
DOI :
10.1109/IJCNN.1991.155173
