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Knowledge reusability in diagnostic environments

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ODS, object-based Diagnostic System, combines the features found in an object-oriented environment with an intelligent interrogator and can be used to build and execute diagnostic expert systems. ODS is designed to maximally reuse existing knowledge during the acquisition of new knowledge, as well as to reduce omissions and inconsistencies. It incorporates two techniques for making suggestion to the expert, one of which utilizes case-based reasoning.

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  1. Department of Computer Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 01609, Worcester, MA, USA

    Lee Becker

  2. Digital Equipment Corporation, 600 Nickerson Road, MET1-1/E5, 01752, Marlboro, MA, USA

    Todd Guay

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Becker, L., Guay, T. Knowledge reusability in diagnostic environments. J Intell Manuf 2, 137–153 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01471361

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