Title :
The NLQ approach to database retrieval
Author :
Obermeier, Klaus K.
Author_Institution :
Battelle Memorial Inst., OH, USA
Abstract :
The author describes the NLQ approach to information retrieval from databases in the context of natural-language interfaces (NLIs) in particular and interfaces to database-management systems (DBMSs) in general. NLQ, a personal computer-based natural-language query system to relational databases, embodies three characteristics for database interfaces of the future: (1) the ability to interface to different DBMSs on various hots, (2) the ability to manipulate data retrieved from the DBMS in other software packages (e.g. spreadsheets), and (3) the facility for the end-user to customize his own interface
Keywords :
information retrieval systems; microcomputer applications; natural languages; query languages; relational databases; user interfaces; DBMS; NLQ approach; PC based natural language query system; database interfaces; database retrieval; database-management systems; information retrieval; natural-language interfaces; personal computer-based natural-language query system; relational databases; spreadsheets; user interfaces; Artificial intelligence; Computer interfaces; Computer languages; Database languages; Educational institutions; Information retrieval; Natural languages; Relational databases; Robustness; Software packages;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace and Electronics Conference, 1989. NAECON 1989., Proceedings of the IEEE 1989 National
Conference_Location :
Dayton, OH
DOI :
10.1109/NAECON.1989.40389
