A chat interface for human-agent interaction in MAST

In this paper we introduce a group-messaging interface that allows humans to efficiently interact with a group of agents through a hierarchical and customizable text protocol. Our approach is presented in the context of the MAST mobile agent-based framework for security and administration of large scale computer networks. The MAST framework is primarily human-centric and directly supports human-agent interaction that enables customized agents to notify administrators and react to abnormal environmental conditions. The proposed IRC-like interface was developed and tested in the context of MAST. In this paper we present the group-manager interface in contrast with other agent interfaces currently available in the MAST framework. Categories and Subject Descriptors I.2.11 [Artificial Intelligence]: Distributed Artificial Intelligence – multiagent systems, intelligent agents. General Terms Management, Design, Reliability, Security, Human Factors. Keywords MAST, Network Security, mobile a...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: SAC
• Authors: Marco M. Carvalho, Matteo Rebeschini, James Horsley, Niranjan Suri
• Keywords: Applied Computing, Artificial Intelligence, MAST Framework, Mobile Agent-based Framework, SAC 2006