LKI Memo series

The following list points to memos ("LKI-M-") of our group and
further publications published with other publishers.


2002

ConIPF See diverse publications related to ConIPF

2001


2000

Shaker Verlag
Intelligente Diagnose in der industriellen Anwendung
Intelligent Diagnosis in Industrial Applicaionts
Lothar Hotz, Peter Struss, Thomas Guckenbiehl, ISBN: 3-8265-7002-2

1999

99/5 Benutzeradaptiver Netzinformationsdienst
Hidde, Joswig, Mantay, Möller, Neumann postscript_file

1998

98/3 Meeting Re-use Requirements of Real-life Diagnosis Applications
Guckenbiehl, Milde, Neumann, Struss postscript_file
98/3 MAD: A Real World Application of Qualitative Model-Based Decision Tree Generation for Diagnosis
Milde et al. postscript_file
98/2 A More Efficient Knowledge Representation for Allen's Algebra and Point Algebra
Kahl et al. postscript_file
98/1 A More Efficient Knowledge Representation for Allen's Algebra and Point Algebra: Extended Version
Kahl et al. postscript_file

1997

97/4 Untersuchung der SDSP-Analyse auf Vollständigkeit und Korrektheit
Heiko Milde
97/3 Zwischenbericht
Das Labor für Künstliche Intelligenz der Universität Hamburg (Hrsg.)
97/2 Qualitative Analyse von Widerstandsnetzwerken für die Diagnose
Heiko Milde
97/1 Reasoning about Behavior Deviations with an Interval-Based Qualitative Reasoning Calculus
Lothar Hotz, Heiko Milde, Ralf Möller, Bernd Neumann

1996

96/4 Knowledge-based Inference Methods for Modeling Technical Systems
Gerd Kamp and Bernd Neumann

Abstract:
Description Logics with concrete domains present an approach to realize a general engineering workbench. They provide a representation language that enables us to describe in a uniform way devices, assemblies and components along with their structure, constraints on attributes and physical laws as well as models of their correct and faulty behavior. Furthermore, sound and complete algorithms can be given for a set of basic inferences. These basic inferences render it possible to simulate the behavior of the devices and provide the basic building blocks for consistency-based diagnosis. In addition they enable us to devise procedures for finding errors, omissions and inconsistencies in model libraries.

Also in:
Proc. 30th Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences, Wailea, Hawaii, Computer Society Press

Available as: lkireport-96-04.ps.gz (Postscript)
96/3 Using Description Logics for Knowledge Intensive Case-based Reasoning
Gerd Kamp

Abstract:
In this paper we argue that description logics with their object-oriented representation based on a declarative semantics and their powerful inferences are a good base for building similarity-based systems. But in existing description logic systems it is not possible to formulate and use knowledge about concrete domains (e.g. data types like numbers, strings, sets of symbols). Based on Baader and Hanschke's theoretical work on ``admissible concrete domains'' we realized CTL, an extensible description logic system that is able to integrate such concrete domains via a generic interface to existing implementations of such data types. Initially, we coupled a system in order to realize sound and complete inferences over systems of linear inequalities. This concrete domain is especially useful within the area of second-level corporate support, a domain whose requirements initiated our investigations on description logics and which we will use for our illustrating examples.

Also in:
Proc. 3rd European Workshop on Case-Based Reasoning - EWCBR'96, Lausanne, Switzerland, Springer Verlag, Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. Subseries of Lecture Notes in Computer Science

Available as: lkireport-96-03.ps.gz (Postscript)
96/2 Falldaten: Case-based Reasoning for the Diagnosis of Technical Devices
Gerd Kamp, Petra Pirk, Hans-Dieter Burkhard

Abstract:
We investigate the suitability of case-based reasoning supporting experts during technical diagnosis. Diagnosis is not considered as a classification task, but as a process to be guided by computer assisted experience. This corresponds to a flexible "case completion" approach. Flexibility is also needed for the expert view with predominant interest in the unexpected, unpredictable cases. Integration of further knowledge sources (domain knowledge, common knowledge) is investigated in the project. Two different approaches based on semantic nets are investigated: Fallexperte-D makes use of Case Retrieval Nets (CRN) that are based on spreading activation techniques. Falldaten-DL employs description logics enhanced by concrete domains.

Also in:
Proceedings 20th Annual German Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Dresden, Germany, September 17-19, 1996, Springer Verlag, Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Subseries of Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 1137

Available as: lkireport-96-02.ps.gz (Postscript)

96/1 CTL - A description logic with expressive concrete domains
Gerd Kamp and Holger Wache

Abstract:
Compared with frame-based systems, description logics have the advantage of well-defined semantics and powerful inferences. In order to exploit these advantages in technical domains, the ability to use concrete domains is needed, e.g. systems of (in)equalities over (non)linear polynomials to handle physical laws. Existing systems can only cope with comparisons between attributes. We present an approach that considerably improves the expressiveness of the concrete domains. CTL is based on the ideas developed by Baader and Hanschke. Concrete domains are realised through a well-defined interface to external algorithms. Constraint Logic Programming (CLP) systems allow us to easily realise a whole range of concrete domains, e.g. over sets of symbols and numbers. In particular, we are able to handle systems of arbitrary linear polynomials. They also enable us to automatically participate in recent and future improvements in the areas of CLP and computer algebra, e.g. systems capable of handling arbitrary non-linear polynomials.

Available as: lkireport-96-01.ps.gz (Postscript)

1995

95/1 Zwischenbericht
Das Labor für Künstliche Intelligenz der Universität Hamburg (Hrsg.)

1994

94/5 Extending Process Monitoring by Event Recognition
S. Kockskämper, B. Neumann, M. Schick

Also in:
Proc. of the Second International Conference on Intelligent Systems Engineering, Harburg, S. 455-460

94/4 Integrating Semantic Structure and Technical Documentation in Case-Based Service Support Systems
Gerd Kamp

Abstract:
Help desk systems are one of the most successful application areas of case-based reasoning. However, case-based reasoning techniques cover only parts of the whole help desk scenario. One missing part is providing access to the technical documentation. Combining these becomes especially important in the area of service support systems, where the service person has no access to the printed documentation. This paper presents a concept how to integrate CBR and technical documentation for service support systems

Also in:
Topics in Case-Based Reasoning - Selected Papers from EWCBR93, Springer Verlag, LNCS, 1994, pp. 393-402

Available as: lkireport-94-04.ps.gz (Postscript)
94/3 AMS - A Case-Based Service Support System
Gerd Kamp

Abstract:
This paper presents the general structure of AMS, which is a case/based support system for cooling lubricant manufacturers' sales representatives. AMS is based on a variant of CBR which in the following will be called structured CBR. This variant differs from more classical CBR approaches by incorporating knowledge of a certain domain in order to structure cases ant to provide a more semantic similarity measure.

Also in:
Proc. 7th International Conference on Industrial and Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, Austin, TX, Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, 1994, pp. 677-683

Available as: lkireport-94-03.ps.gz (Postscript)