Title :
RPL: An expert system language with query power
Author :
Delcambre, Lois M L
Author_Institution :
Southwestern Louisiana Univ., Lafayette, LA, USA
Abstract :
The author introduces RPL (the relational production language) and explores the opportunities it presents for expert database systems. RPL is a language for developing expert systems that bridges the gap between expert systems and database systems. The author also introduces an expert database system architecture based on the RPL approach. Specifically, she proposes a two-level database hierarchy in which the systems´ outer level comprises conventional databases and the inner level contains an RPL interpreter using a memory-resident relational database to replace working memory. The system then uses RPL rules to express and control data staging between levels. The author also discusses related work, describes ongoing research, and presents her conclusions.<>
Keywords :
expert systems; high level languages; query languages; relational databases; RPL; RPL interpreter; data staging; expert database systems; expert system language; memory-resident relational database; query power; relational production language; system architecture; two-level database hierarchy; Database languages; Database systems; Expert systems; Intelligent systems; Memory; Optimized production technology; Production systems; Query processing; Relational databases; Technology management;
Journal_Title :
IEEE Expert
