Title :
Novel visualization scheme for reasoning with uncertainty
Author :
Springer, Kyle ; Inoue, Atsushi
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Comput. & Eng. Sci., Eastern Washington Univ., Cheney, WA, USA
Abstract :
We propose a visualization scheme for the representation of the uncertainty and relations in reasoning using extended logic programming. This scheme has graphical layout and color utilization components borrowed from data mining, cartography, and general principles of graphic design. Even in simple logic programming examples the node count in reasoning grows quickly. Said growth contributes to a ldquolost in the weedsrdquo feeling for users. As a guideline for future development environment creation this proposal will facilitate effective user interface design to enhance user understanding.
Keywords :
Newton method; computational complexity; fuzzy set theory; inference mechanisms; Babylonian method; Newton´s method; computational complexity; fuzzy technique; iterative algorithm; square root; Data visualization; Earthquakes; Fuzzy logic; Fuzzy reasoning; Information processing; Knowledge based systems; Layout; Logic programming; Medical diagnosis; Uncertainty; FRIL; logic programming; uncertainty; visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Fuzzy Information Processing Society, 2009. NAFIPS 2009. Annual Meeting of the North American
Conference_Location :
Cincinnati, OH
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4575-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4577-6
DOI :
10.1109/NAFIPS.2009.5156442