Title :
A conceptual framework for optimization and distributed intelligence
Author :
Ho, Yu-Chi Larry ; Pepyne, David L.
Author_Institution :
Div. of Eng. & Appl. Sci., Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents a construct called the counting matrix as a framework for qualitative analysis of issues related to optimal strategy determination and distributed decision-making. The framework explains the No Free Lunch Theorems (NFLT) of optimization and their implications. It also leads to new results on distributed problem solving.
Keywords :
distributed decision making; multi-agent systems; optimisation; problem solving; No Free Lunch Theorems; conceptual framework; counting matrix; distributed decision-making; distributed intelligence; distributed problem solving; optimal strategy determination; qualitative analysis; Adaptive control; Contracts; Distributed decision making; Gradient methods; IP networks; Optimal control; Optimization methods; Problem-solving; Supply chains; Telecommunication control;
Conference_Titel :
Decision and Control, 2004. CDC. 43rd IEEE Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8682-5
DOI :
10.1109/CDC.2004.1429538
