Knowledge-based engineering approach for problem specification

Mary Lou Dorf

doi:10.1117/12.56887

1 March 1992 Knowledge-based engineering approach for problem specification

Mary Lou Dorf

Proceedings Volume 1707, Applications of Artificial Intelligence X: Knowledge-Based Systems; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.56887
Event: Aerospace Sensing, 1992, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Detailing the problem and writing the problem specification are vital to the successful implementation of any potential automated inspection system. In practice, arriving at a well defined problem specification is extremely difficult and many well designed systems have failed in implementation due to an inadequate problem specification. This paper presents a knowledge-based technique for developing a problem specification for dimensional measurement applications of machine vision. The motivation for developing a new systematic and computerized approach to problem specification is briefly covered. The peculiarity of this particular application and how it influences the knowledge-based system are discussed. This paper also details the methodology used for knowledge acquisition and refinement. Finally, the implementation of this new approach is discussed. A comprehensive knowledge-based tool was designed to clearly and precisely define production problems and to aid in accurate specifications for the development of machine vision systems. This tool uses an interactive computer program that takes potential users, with various backgrounds and interests, systematically through a step-by-step interrogation of the particular application. It then outputs a complete problem specification that will aid in the development of a specialized system. This tool consists of modules of questions which are intelligently selected appropriate to the different job descriptions and areas of expertise of the respondents. This method of problem specification has proven to be useful and effective for both the machine vision novice and expert. Examples of this method are given for machine vision applications and implementations.

Citation Download Citation

Mary Lou Dorf "Knowledge-based engineering approach for problem specification", Proc. SPIE 1707, Applications of Artificial Intelligence X: Knowledge-Based Systems, (1 March 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.56887

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available

Members: $17.00

Non-members: $21.00 ADD TO CART

PROCEEDINGS
9 PAGES

DOWNLOAD PAPER SAVE TO MY LIBRARY

GET CITATION

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

Get copyright permission Get copyright permission on Copyright Marketplace

KEYWORDS

Machine vision

Databases

Inspection

Scene classification

Artificial intelligence

Intelligence systems

Facility engineering

Show All Keywords

Keywords/Phrases

Search In:

Publication Years