Processable English: The Theory Behind the PENG System
Abstract
This report describes the theoretical underpinnings of the PENG system. Designed by Rolf Schwitter, Marc Tilbrook, et al. at the Centre for Language Technology at Macquarie University, the system incorporates a text editor where authors write text in a controlled language called PENG. Authors of PENG text do not need to remember the restrictions placed on the language, since the PENG text editor guides the writing process. It does this by indicating the possible sentence constructs allowable from the current input. A controlled language processor translates PENG text to a logical theory which can then be checked for consistency and informativity, and may also be used for question-answering by third-party reasoning services. Although PENG is still a prototype, and has a number of issues, the system shows potential as a useful tool.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA515408
Entities
People
- Kerry Trentelman
Organizations
- Defence Science and Technology Group