Using Methods of Declarative Logic Programming for Intelligent Information Agents

At present, the search for specific information on the World Wide Web is faced with several problems, which arise on the one hand from the vast number of information sources available, and on the other hand from their intrinsic heterogeneity, since standards are missing. A promising approach for solving the complex problems emerging in this context is the use of multi-agent systems of information agents, which cooperatively solve advanced information-retrieval problems. This requires advanced capabilities to address complex tasks, such as search and assessment of information sources, query planning, information merging and fusion, dealing with incomplete information, and handling of inconsistency. In this paper, our interest lies in the role which some methods from the field of declarative logic programming can play in the realization of reasoning capabilities for information agents. In particular, we are interested to see in how they can be used, extended, and further developed for t...

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2002
• Where: TPLP
• Authors: Thomas Eiter, Michael Fink, Giuliana Sabbatini, Hans Tompits
• Keywords: Information, Information Agents, Information Sources, TPLP 2002