Knowledge Based Question Answering,

Abstract

The natural language database query system incorporated in the KNOBS interactive planning system comprises a dictionary driven parser, APE-II, and script interpreter which yield a conceptual dependency conceptualization as a representation of the meaning of user input. A conceptualization pattern matching production system then determines and executes a procedure for extracting the desired information from the database. In contrast to syntax driven X-A systems, e.g., those based on ATN parsers, APE-II is driven bottom-up expectations associated with word meanings. The processing of a query is based on the contents of several knowledge sources.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP001170

Entities

People

  • Carl Engelman
  • Michael Pazzani

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • California
  • Computer Languages
  • Contrast
  • Databases
  • Dictionaries
  • Formal Languages
  • Language
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Natural Languages
  • Production
  • Words (Language)

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computational Linguistics
  • Systems Analysis and Design