Integrating diverse CIM databases: the role of natural language interface

Author

Wu, Wenhua ; Dilts, David M.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Manage. Sci., Waterloo Univ., Ont., Canada

Volume

22

Issue

6

fYear

1992

Firstpage

1331

Lastpage

1347

Abstract

The problems of heterogeneous, distinct computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) databases and alternative methods to approach these problems are discussed. The literature in three related areas-natural language (NL) interface for database access, database integration, and CIM data requirements-is reviewed. The architecture of the total system is presented. The detailed design of the NL user interface, which is composed of the DCG (definite clause grammar) parser, the semantic interpreter and the query generator, is described. An experimental prototype of the NL user interface and a demonstration of how the system handles a global NL query are presented. Future issues in the integration of CIM databases are discussed

Keywords

computer integrated manufacturing; database management systems; grammars; natural language interfaces; query processing; semantic networks; CIM databases; computer integrated manufacturing; database access; database integration; definite clause grammar; natural language interface; query generator; semantic interpreter; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer integrated manufacturing; Databases; Information retrieval; Knowledge management; Manufacturing systems; Materials requirements planning; Natural languages; Prototypes; User interfaces;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Systems, Man and Cybernetics, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9472

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/21.199460

Filename

199460