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Specifications for Intelligent Systems: How do they differ from those of Non-intelligent Ones?
Published
Author(s)
Elena R. Messina, Hui-Min Huang
Abstract
A growing number of applications are utilizing so-called intelligent systems. As for any complex system, specifications are necessary for guiding the implementation, evaluating the performance and verifying the product. We examine the question of what unique features are needed when specifying an intelligent system. We also investigate various specification techniques that may support these features.
Citation
Proceedings of the Theoretical Fundamentals of Intelligent Systems: Computational Semiotics
Messina, E.
and Huang, H.
(2002),
Specifications for Intelligent Systems: How do they differ from those of Non-intelligent Ones?, Proceedings of the Theoretical Fundamentals of Intelligent Systems: Computational Semiotics, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=822662
(Accessed October 25, 2025)