A new perspective on reasoning with qualitative spatial knowledge
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In this paper we call for considering a paradigm shift in the reasoning methods that underly qualitative spatial representations. As alternatives to conventional methods we propose exploiting methods from linear programming and real algebraic geometry. We argue that using mathematical theories of the spatial domain at hand might be the key to effective reasoning methods, and thus to practical applications.
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تاریخ انتشار 2011