Title :
A generalized object oriented diagnostic model
Author :
Cobb, John W. ; Derbort, Herman J. ; Denton, Ricky W.
Author_Institution :
Federal Express Corp., Memphis, TN, USA
Abstract :
In order to reap the benefits of good software engineering practices throughout the NETHELP System Diagnostic Advisor, a model based on parallel classes combined with a technique for manipulating lists was developed. This model evolved from thinking about the diagnostic problem as a problem in mathematics. Developing `real-world´ knowledge bases utilizing this model has resulted in knowledge bases that are understandable, readable, and easily maintained. The method developed can be utilized to diagnose faults in a large class of systems having from a few dozen to a few hundred items, each with a few dozen to a few hundred possible problems
Keywords :
computer networks; expert systems; list processing; object-oriented programming; parallel programming; NETHELP System Diagnostic Advisor; diagnostic problem; generalized object oriented diagnostic model; good software engineering practices; knowledge bases; parallel classes; Control system analysis; Control systems; Knowledge based systems; Mathematical model; Mathematics; Object oriented modeling;
Conference_Titel :
Southeastcon '91., IEEE Proceedings of
Conference_Location :
Williamsburg, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0033-5
DOI :
10.1109/SECON.1991.147859
