| 摘要 |
<p>An expert system for desigining a connected collection of components which are available or can be made in different forms, describable by a selected number of variables, comprises a knowledge base which comprises a plurality of records pertaining to types of connectable components having at least one characteristic, at least one rule for combining a component with other components, and an inference engine which includes means for selecting a record for a first component, means for selecting a second component, if available, connectable to first component, and storing information about a plurality of connected components. Constant characteristics include component name, component description, manufacturer identification number, price information, availability information, a dimension, color or texture, and variable characteristics include information about whether more than one component has been selected and, if so, information about a second component and how and where the second component is connected.</p> |
