The management of resources in the grid environments is complex as they are heterogeneous and geographically distributed. This paper proposes an effective resource management using the mobile agent method among distributed resources. In this paper, we discuss a Mobile-Agent-Based Grid Resource Management Model (MGRMM). In this model, resources will be deployed like commodity exchange and the te...

This paper explores and discusses the application of Software Agent in pattern layout design. First we introduce Pattern Decomposition Representation Model (PDM). By combining Agent technology with the PDM, we also propose and analyze an Agent-Based Pattern Design Model (ABPDM) and present the implementation of the Agents and their cooperation mechanism. Results show that ABPDM is an effective ...

Cooperative activity involves collaboration and communication. Through the stages of collaboration, agents may play different roles either for performing domain tasks, or for forming decisions concerning the collaborative activity itself. Collaboration and communication can be enhanced if dependencies between agents’ intentions are captured. Role-specification is expected to be a vital factor t...

In this paper we present a model of facial behaviour encompassing interpersonal relations for an Embodied Conversational Agent (ECA). Although previous solutions of this problem exist in ECA’s domain, in our approach a variety of facial expressions (i.e. expressed, masked, inhibited, and fake expressions) is used for the first time. Moreover, our rules of facial behaviour management are consist...

Emerging technologies, such as intelligent agents, avatars, and distributed environments offer new opportunities for the improvement of business games used for training decision makers. The advent of these technologies also creates new challenges to game developers and training consultants. We investigate these opportunities and offer suggestions on how to better address technical and pedagogic...

Designing Distributed Learning Environments with Intelligent Software Agents discusses a possible solution to this problem. Using agents as an abstraction tool or a metaphor for the design and construction of distance-learning systems provides novel possibilities in delivering user-focused elearning content. Furthermore, the book presents the agent-oriented approach as a way to address the comp...

This paper presents an approach to using an intelligent agent architecture for a training system based on multiple models. In this architecture, the domain model contains all the domain knowledge of the target application; the user model contains all users' profiles. A methodology for organising the knowledge available is presented, along with an approach to explanations, which we believe are c...

This paper presents an integrative agent model for adaptive human-aware information presentation. Within the agent model, meant to support humans in demanding tasks, a domain model is integrated which consists of a dynamical model for human functioning, and a model determining the effects of information presentation. The integrative agent model applies model-based reasoning methods to the domai...