Title :
A clash in Dempster-Shafer theory
Author :
Xiong, Wei ; Ju, Shier ; Luo, Xudong
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Logic & Cognition, Zhongshan Univ., Guangzhou, China
Abstract :
In this paper, we justify Dempster´s rule of combination under Shafer´s interpretation of belief functions. Then, we argue that there is a clash in Dempster-Shafer (D-S) theory. That is, the definition which Shafer gives for belief function Bel∞ is not consistent with his interpretation for the belief function. Moreover, two ways to resolve this problem are proposed.
Keywords :
belief maintenance; inference mechanisms; probability; random codes; uncertainty handling; Dempster-Shafer theory; belief functions; Artificial intelligence; Bayesian methods; Cognition; Computer science; Fuzzy systems; Logic; Marine vehicles; Measurement uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Fuzzy Systems, 2001. The 10th IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7293-X
DOI :
10.1109/FUZZ.2001.1009074
