Apparatus and method for computer-aided decision making
CA 2016451 C · Owner: Kirchner, John A. · Inventors: Irrgang, Michael E.; Ellis, Marsha H.; Young, Charles W.
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An apparatus and method for assisting persons in making decisions, using a computer programmed with artificial intelligence techniques. Real world objects and events pertaining to a particular domain are represented in a knowledge base (50). Best choices for solving problems are made according to the application of rules which may be, applied absolutely, comparatively by weight, or ordered, according to methods selected by the user. the invention also permits the user to selected by the user. The invention also permits the user to select from among various decision making strategies (66) and permits the user to observe the effects (62) of choices in hypothetical scenarios.
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- Filed May 10, 1990 and granted October 16, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 10, 2010.
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