Multiagent Systems as Spheres of Commitment
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The notion of commitment is central to understanding agents and multi-agent systems. A related notion arises in databases and distributed computing. We compare the two notions, and propose a synthesis, which combines the best properties of both. Our synthesis involves a generalization of spheres of control. We show how multiagent systems can function as generalized spheres of commitment, addressing the issue of structure, and providing context for commitments. This yields a generic approach to commitment that can handle discharge and cancelation naturally.
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تاریخ انتشار 1996