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Advanced Software Applications in Japan
1st Edition
eBook ISBN: 9781437744903
Hardcover ISBN: 9780815513605
Imprint: William Andrew
Published Date: 1st January 1995
Page Count: 676
Description
Advanced Software Applications in Japan
Table of Contents
Part I Knowledge-Based Systems in Japan
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence
The Applications of Expert Systems
Benefits to End Users
The Expert Systems Business
Advanced Research in Knowledge-Based Systems: Inventing the Next Generation
Design of the JTEC Study Group on Knowledge-Based Systems and the Selection of Japanese Sites
2. Applications of Knowledge-Based Systems in Japan
Trends in AI Applications in Japan
Case Studies of High-Impact Systems
Types of Applications
Company-Specific Applications
Observations and Conclusions
3. Tools and Infrastructure for Knowledge-Based Systems
Introduction
Expert Systems Building Tools: Definitions
Profile of a Tool: ES/KERNEL2
Profile of a Tool Vendor: Hitachi
Infrastructure: Industrial Research and Technology Transfer
Observations and Conclusions
4. Advanced Knowledge-Based Systems Research
University Research
Industrial Research
5. National AI Research Projects
Introduction
Electronic Dictionary Research (EDR) Project
ICOT
Fuzzy Logic Research and Life
Real World Computing (RWC) Project
6. Integration of ES with Conventional Data Processing Systems
Introduction
Integration with Physical Systems
Integration of Problem-Solving Techniques
Future Visions
Analysis
7. Business Perspective
History and Trends
Business Advantages of KBS Technology
Business Impact on the Japanese Computer Manufacturers (JCMs)
Business Impact on Non-JCM Companies
Comparison with Conventional Data Processing
Problems with Current Generation KBS Technology
Are Knowledge-Based Systems a Business?
Conclusions
8. Conclusions
Business Sector Applications of Expert Systems in Japan
Knowledge-Based Systems Research in Japan
ICOT Research Program Progress
EDR Program Progress
Appendices
Appendix A: Professional Experience of Panel Members
Appendix B: Professional Experience of Other Team Members
Appendix C: Questionnaire
Appendix D: Sites Visited by JTEC Team
Appendix E: Site Reports
Appendix F: Bibliography
Appendix G: Glossary
Part II Database Use and Technology in Japan
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
1.1 Coverage
1.2 Motivation
1.3 Overview
2. Database Research Infrastructure
2.1 Role of the Japanese Government in Database Activities
2.2 Funding Sources
2.3 International Collaboration
2.4 U.S. Influence and Faddism
2.5 Conclusions
3. Technology Topics
3.1 Object Databases
3.2 Knowledge Bases
3.3 Multimedia Database Systems
3.4 Interoperable Databases
3.5 Database Hardware
3.6 Security
3.7 Database Tools
3.8 Database Management Systems (DBMSs)
3.9 Summary
4. DBMS Product Infrastructure
4.1 DBMS Technology Channels
4.2 DBMS Market Drivers
4.3 Japanese Positioning
4.4 The Japanese Response to the Global Database Market
4.5 Observations
5. Database Use Industry
5.1 Database Search Services
5.2 Databases as Export Products
5.3 Database Technology
5.4 Summary Assessment
6. Summary
6.1 Multimedia Databases
6.2 Government and Database Research and Development
Appendices
Participants' Biographies
Sites Visited and Contacts
Trip Reports
Bibliography
Part III Machine Translation in Japan
Executive Summary
1. Introduction: Machine Translation in Japan and the U.S.
1.1 The State of the Art in Machine Translation
1.2 The Role of Machine Translation
1.3 An Historical Sketch of Machine Translation
1.4 The Japanese View of Machine Translation
1.5 A Comparative Analysis of Japanese and U.S. Machine Translation
1.6 Paradigms for Machine Translation
1.7 Structure of the Report
2. Technical Infrastructure
2.1 Overview of the Translation Process
2.2 Translation Stages of the Linguistic Processor
2.3 Analysis
2.4 Transfer
2.5 Generation
3. Languages and Application Domains
3.1 Current Range of Source and Target Languages
3.2 Addition of New Source and Target Languages
3.3 Application Domains, Domain Adaptability
4. Knowledge Sources for Machine Translation
4.1 Overview of Knowledge Sources
4.2 Use of Knowledge Sources in Specific Japanese MT Systems
4.3 Knowledge Sources and Linguistic Theory
4.4 Lexicon Samples
5. Life Cycle of Machine Translation Systems
5.1 Research Prototype
5.2 Operational Prototype
5.3 Practical System (Special-Purpose)
5.4 Commercial System (General-Purpose)
5.5 Ongoing Use
6. The Uses of Machine Translation in Japan
6.1 Introduction
6.2 User Sites Visited
6.3 MT Users: The Vendor Perspective
6.4 The Broader Outlook
7. Acceptance of MT: Quality and Productivity
7.1 Productivity and Cost
7.2 Translation Quality
7.3 Throughput
7.4 Customization
7.5 Integration
7.6 Open Systems and Software Portability
8. MT Contrasts Between the U.S. and Europe
8.1 Major MT Centers and Systems in the U.S.
8.2 Influences Among MT Groups
8.3 Current European Systems
9. Research and Development
9.1 Interlingua-Based Translation
9.2 Example-Based Translation
9.3 Transfer-Driven Translation
9.4 Grammars
9.5 Generation
9.6 Dictionaries
9.7 Discourse-Level Issues
9.8 Better Tools for Users
9.9 Extension to Other Languages
9.10 Speech-to-Speech Translation
9.11 Embedded MT Systems
9.12 Massively Parallel Hardware
9.13 The Future
10. Future Directions in Machine Translation
11. References
Appendix I: Japanese Sites in Part III Report
Appendix II: Biographies of Panel Members
Appendix III: Abbreviations Used in Part III
Part IV Advanced Computing in Japan
1. Executive Summary
The Technical Bottom Line
2. Computing in Japan
2.1 Organization
2.2 Preview of the Report
2.3 Science and Technology
2.4 Advice for Future Panels
2.5 Acknowledgements
3. Electronic Components, Chips and Packaging
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Discussion
3.3 Summary
3.4 Projections for the Future
4. Data Storage
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Disk Drive Technology
4.3 Recording in Japan
4.4 Overview
5. Computer Architecture
5.1 Overview
5.2 Response to Questions
5.3 Interactions Between Japanese and Foreign Researchers
5.4 Computing Environment in Japan
5.5 Detailed Observations
5.6 Observations, Impressions, and Scenarios
5.7 A Survey of Computer Architectures
6. Progress in Software and Software Engineering
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The Computer Business
6.3 The Life of a Software Professional
6.4 Tools
6.5 Methodology
6.6 Measured Performance
6.7 Speculations
6.8 Operating Systems
6.9 Programming Languages
6.10 General Attitudes
6.11 Recommended Further Studies
7. Multimedia and Human Interfaces
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Japanese Industrial Work
7.3 Japanese Government Projects
7.4 Conclusions
8. TRON
8.1 Introduction
8.2 TRON and Trade Friction
8.3 Summary
9. Advanced Scientific Computing in Japan
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Overview of Academic Supercomputer Centers
9.3 Networking in Japan
9.4 Institute for Molecular Sciences
9.5 University of Tokyo Computing Center
9.6 Protein Engineering Research Institute
9.7 Institute of Computational Fluid Dynamics
9.8 Comparisons Between U.S. and Japan
Appendix A: Personnel and Agendas
A.1 Biographical Sketches
A.2 Itinerary of JTEC Panel in Japan
A.3 Agenda of Kickoff Meeting, July 11, 1989
A.4 Agenda of Oral Report Meeting, December 8, 1989
Appendix B: Trip Report
B.1 Introduction
B.2 Monday, November 6
B.3 Tuesday, November 7
B.4 Wednesday, November 8
B.5 Thursday, November 9
B.6 Friday, November 10
B.7 A Computer Architecture Survey
Bibliography
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- No. of pages:
- 676
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © William Andrew 1995
- Published:
- 1st January 1995
- Imprint:
- William Andrew
- eBook ISBN:
- 9781437744903
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780815513605
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