Title :
A Generalized Inference Method for Natural Language Propositions Involving Fuzzy Quantifiers and Truth Qualifiers
Author :
Okamoto, W. ; Tano, Shun´ichi ; Inoue, Akira ; Fujioka, R.
Abstract :
In this paper, we propose a generalized inference method needed for constructing a natural language communication system. The method is used to obtain fuzzy quantifier Q\´ when "Q are F is taurArr Q\´(m\´A) are mF is m" is tau" is inferred (Q, Q\´: fuzzy quantifiers, A: fuzzy subject, m, m\´, m": modifiers, F: fuzzy predicate, tau : truth qualifier). We show that Q\´ is resolved step by step for two types of Q, including a non-increasing type (few,...) and a non-decreasing type (most,...)
Keywords :
fuzzy logic; fuzzy set theory; inference mechanisms; natural languages; fuzzy inference; fuzzy predicate; fuzzy quantifiers; fuzzy subject; inference method; natural language communication system; truth qualifiers; Fuzzy systems; Natural languages; Qualifications; USA Councils;
Conference_Titel :
Fuzzy Systems, 2005. FUZZ '05. The 14th IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Reno, NV
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9159-4
DOI :
10.1109/FUZZY.2005.1452475