A Computational Model of Tonality Cognition Based on Prime Factor Representation of Frequency Ratios and Its Application

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An Approach to a Multi-agent Based Scheduling System Using a Coalition Formation

In this paper, we propose methods for multi-agent scheduling based on a coalition game and two mechanisms called "nemawashi" and "settoku." The "nemawashi " and "settoku" mechanisms facilitate reaching a consensus among agents. We show the effect of these mechanisms in a practical scheduling system. 1. SCHEDULING SYSTEM In this paper, we propose a multi-agent scheduling system based on the coalition game[Zl93] in game theory and the mechanisms of "nemawashi" (maneuvering behind the scenes) and "settoku" (persuasion). In the coalition game, an agent calculates his utility by means of a characteristic function, and participates in a coalition that increases his utility. We define the characteristic function v(S) as being based on event size jSj, private events U e , human relations H, and agents relations A as follows. v(S) = jSj 0 U e +H+A A scheduling system is used to make a schedule which is agreed on by most members in an organization. In this system, an agent is assigned to an u..

Implementing an Agent Negotiation Protocol based on Persuasion

In this paper, we present methods for improving problems in group decision-making and implement a meeting scheduling system. This system automatically schedules meetings based on users' calendars. In the system, agents negotiate on behalf of the users. The problem is that the agent must clarify the trade-o between \reaching a consensus" and \reecting the users' preferences. " We improve the trade-o by using the persuasion protocol and by controlling negotiation among agents by means of the eective characteristic function. Meeting scheduling system In our meeting scheduling system(Ito & Shintani 1996), an agent is assigned to a user. Each user manages a private calendar. To schedule a meeting, agents negotiate using the users' private calendars. Users input information on private events into their calendars and also can attach a weight to an event. This weight is represented by a numerical value. Agent negotiation At the beginning of negotiation, a host agent inputs attributes of..

A Logic-based Framework for Mobile Intelligent Information Agents

... that provides transparent access to many di#erent information sources in the Internet, and to be able to retrieve, analyze, manipulate, and integrate heterogeneous data and information on demand. Mobile agents are an effective choice for many applications to improve latency and bandwidth of client-server applications and to reduce vulnerability to network disconnection. In this paper, we propose MiLog, a logic-based mobile agent framework for constructing intelligent information agents. In the framework, inference and planning process of an agent is written in a compact logic program. A new generation logic program execution engine provides strong migration capability with reasonable execution speed. The framework has been used to develop a web-based decision support system 'BiddingBot'