This paper describes a distributed context processing architecture for an Active Office as an implementation model of an Intelligent Environment. It describes the IE repository, IE resolution, knowledge-based and resources manager as an integrated part of context awareness mechanism which plays an important role in an Active Office. It proposes how the scalable distribution of context and user ...

A Space Free-Flying Robot (SFFR) includes an actuated base equipped with one or more manipulators to perform on-orbit missions. Distinct from fixed-based manipulators, the spacecraft (base) of a SFFR responds to dynamic reaction forces due to manipulator motions. In order to control such a system, it is essential to consider the dynamic coupling between the manipulators and the base. Explicit d...

the paper presents a mathematical base modeling combined to modified-winding -function-approach (mwfa) for eccentricity fault detection of a round-rotor synchronous machine. for this aim, a 6-pole machine is considered, and the machine inductances are computed by mwfa in healthy and also under eccentricity fault. a numerical discrete-time method has been proposed to machine modeling in voltage-...

In this paper, we will demonstrate how the Unified Modeling Language (UML) can be used to describe agent interaction protocols. The approach that is presented in this paper does not propose major enhancements or completely new diagrams but instead it relies on existing UML elements that are part of the standard. This conformity with the base UML is a major advantage of the idea as it prevents a...

The paper presents a set of algorithms for the conversion of rule bases between priority-based and constraintbased representations. Inspired by research in precedential reasoning in law, such algorithms can be used for the analysis of a rule base, and for the study of the impact of the introduction of new rules. In addition, the paper explores an optimization mechanism, built upon assumptions a...

In this paper, I will demonstrate how the Unified Modeling Language (UML) can be used to describe agent interaction protocols. The approach that is presented in this paper does not propose enhancements or completely new diagrams but instead relies on existing UML elements and the UML extension mechanism that is part of the standard. This conformity with the base UML is a major advantage of the ...

This thesis presents the design and implementation of a software framework for distributed reasoning on Android devices. The JPR Agent Library can be used to create agents directly from a Prolog implementation deployable on Android. Each agent contains a knowledge base(KB) and an inference engine. Knowledge sharing is facilitated through a simple message passing scheme. A sample Android applica...

Business Process Diagrams (BPDs) provide a rich graphical expressiveness for modeling not only business processes but also the development of collective human activities. In Multiagent platforms, BPDs has been used for decoupling the modeling of agent behavior from its implementation. Additionally, the annotation of BPD actions and events with conjunctive queries has opened the door for monitor...