Probabilistic reasoning in a distributed multi-agent environment

Author

Wong, S.K.M. ; Butz, C.J.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Comput. Sci., Regina Univ., Sask., Canada

fYear

1998

fDate

3-7 Jul 1998

Firstpage

341

Lastpage

348

Abstract

In this paper, a model is proposed for multi-agent probabilistic reasoning in a distributed environment. Unlike other methods, this model is capable of processing input in a truly asynchronous fashion. Asynchronous control protocols and a method for processing evidence are developed to ensure global consistency at all times. The proposed system then extends beyond an interpretive system since the now well-defined concept of a distributed request can be introduced. Techniques are also suggested to reduce data transmission in answering this type of request

Keywords

cooperative systems; distributed processing; inference mechanisms; software agents; uncertainty handling; asynchronous control protocols; asynchronous processing; data transmission; distributed multi-agent environment; distributed request; evidence processing; global consistency; probabilistic reasoning; Access protocols; Computer science; Control systems; Data communication; Environmental management; Knowledge management; Multiagent systems; Probability distribution; Uncertainty;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Multi Agent Systems, 1998. Proceedings. International Conference on

Conference_Location

Paris

Print_ISBN

0-8186-8500-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICMAS.1998.699218

Filename

699218