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The formal specification of a blackboard framework

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Craig, Iain D. (1991) The formal specification of a blackboard framework. University of Warwick. Department of Computer Science. (Department of Computer Science research report). (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The blackboard architecture is a complex, though powerful, model of problem-solving, and opinions vary as to its interpretation. The use of formal specifications for blackboard systems appears warranted by their complexity, their application in real-time and safety critical domains, and because of the informality of the construct itself. This paper describes the Z specification of a blackboard framework, the aims, and the methods by which it was executed. At present, the specification is only a top-level one (and occupies over 100 A4 pages, including proofs and explanatory text): this has allowed concentration on the interpretation of the architecture, and has allowed the formal proof of a number of properties which have, hitherto, had 'folklore' status. The specification exercise revealed a number of areas in which further work was required. The blackboard specification is one of a number of Z specifications of AI architectures that we have undertaken: the problem areas first identified in the blackboard specification have reappeared in the others, and we suggest ways of solving the problems which are, perhaps, of general utility.

Item Type: Report
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Computer Science
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Blackboard systems (Computer programs), Formal methods (Computer science)
Series Name: Department of Computer Science research report
Publisher: University of Warwick. Department of Computer Science
Official Date: 1991
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1991Completion
Number: Number 181
Number of Pages: 19
DOI: CS-RR-181
Institution: University of Warwick
Theses Department: Department of Computer Science
Status: Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Unpublished
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