User Adaptive Language (UAL): A Step toward Man-Machine Synergism.

摘要

The User Adaptive Language (UAL) is designed to provide a convenient and flexible means for man-machine communication in cooperative problem-solving/decision-making efforts. The language is extensible and functionally oriented with user control of evaluation and data manipulation. The interactive nature of UAL provides a 'conversational'environment conducive to dynamic decision making. The syntax of UAL is simple and straightforward. The function definition features provide a means of creating new terms and primitives allowing a higher level of sophistication in the communication of ideas. The new functions may be compact and stylized or English-like in their use. Consequently,the problem solver is free to concentrate on what to say rather than how to say it. UAL can be a powerful tool in building systems in which man and machine can work together to complement each other's capabilities. (Author)