In-Depth Understanding. A Computer Model of Integrated Processing for Narrative Comprehension.

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Abstract:

This dissertation describes a theory of memory representation, organization, and processing for in-depth understanding of complex narrative texts. Complicated texts require that many different knowledge sources be represented, coordinated, instantiated, searched and applied. Such sources include goals, plans, scripts, physical objects, settings, interpersonal relationships, social roles, and emotional reactions. This theory is implemented in BORIS, a computer program which reads and answers questions about narratives involving such topics as divorce, legal disputes, personal favors, and service contracts.

Author(s):
Dyer, Michael George
Author Organization(s):
YALE UNIV NEW HAVEN CT DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.,
Pagination:
0321

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RR-219
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-75-C-1111
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_4.4.1_Food Service; JCA_4.4_Logistics Services; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.4.5_Intuit; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; AI and Machine Learning
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*Artificial intelligence, *Computer programming, *Text processing, Integrated systems, Memory devices, Interactions, Decision making, Sources, Theses
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware, Bionics
Keyword(s):
BORIS computer program, TAU(Thematic Abstraction Units), Knowledge representation
Report Date:
1982 May 01