Defeasible Logic on an Embedded Microcontroller

Defeasible logic is a system of reasoning in which rules have exceptions, and when rules conflict, the one that applies most specifically to the situation wins out. This paper reports a successful application of defeasible logic to the implementation of an embedded control system. The system was programmed in d-Prolog (a defeasible extension of Prolog), and the inferences were compiled into a truth table that was encoded on a low-end PIC microcontroller. Advantages of defeasible logic include conciseness and correct handling of the passage of time. It is distinct from fuzzy logic and probabilistic logic, addressing a different set of problems.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2000
• Where: APIN
• Authors: Michael A. Covington
• Keywords: APIN 2000, Defeasible Extension, Defeasible Logic, Low-end Pic Microcontroller