The NLQ approach to database retrieval

Author

Obermeier, Klaus K.

Author_Institution

Battelle Memorial Inst., OH, USA

fYear

1989

fDate

22-26 May 1989

Firstpage

1370

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Aerospace and Electronics Conference, 1989. NAECON 1989., Proceedings of the IEEE 1989 National

Conference_Location

Dayton, OH

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/NAECON.1989.40389

Filename

40389