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Negotiation as a Metaphor for Distributed Problem Solving by Randall Davis; Reid G. Smith is a Computer Science article available to read on EtoBox.
What is Negotiation as a Metaphor for Distributed Problem Solving about?
We describe the concept of distributed problem solving and define it as the cooperative solution of problems by a decentralized and loosely coupled collection of problem solvers. This approach to problem solving offers the promise of increased performance and provides a useful medium for exploring and developing new problem-solving techniques. We present a framework called the contract net that specifies communication and control in a distributed problem solver. Task distribution is viewed as an interactive process, a discussion carried on between a node with a task to be executed and a group of nodes that may be able to execute the task. We describe the kinds of information that must be passed between nodes during the discussion in order to obtain effective problem-solving behavior. This discussion is the origin of the negotiation metaphor: Task distribution is viewed as a form of contract negotiation. We emphasize that protocols for distributed problem solving should help determine the content of the information transmitted, rather than simply provide a means of sending bits from one node to another. The use of the contract net framework is demonstrated in the solution of a simul
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- Author
- Randall Davis; Reid G. Smith
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science; Elsevier ; Elsevier BV (ISSN 0004-3702)
- Published
- 1983
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Computer Science (Physical Sciences)