A Multi-Agent Multi-Tiered Approach to Information Fusion
Abstract
The amount of information available to decision makers today is astounding. To manage this, decision-aid software is needed that can organize and clarify large amounts of data. In this paper, we propose a multi-level, multi-agent architecture that accomplishes data fusion through layers encompassing initial data input and classification, secondary classification and grouping, and finally human-agent interaction. Small, limited-scope agents cooperate to complete the analysis/fusion process. This cooperation is mediated by corresponding opinions in the mode of belief calculus and subjective logic utilizing our Evidential Reasoning Network (ERN). Thus, the user gains the ability to control and filter fusion activities based on the quality and pedigree of the underlying data. We present an initial set of agents along with a preliminary testing scenario and discuss the results of running the system through this scenario.
Recommended Citation
J. Barker et al., "A Multi-Agent Multi-Tiered Approach to Information Fusion," Proceedings of the 2007 International Conference on Integration of Knowledge Intensive Multi-Agent Systems (2007, Waltham, MA), pp. 216 - 221, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), May 2007.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/KIMAS.2007.369812
Meeting Name
2007 International Conference on Integration of Knowledge Intensive Multi-Agent Systems, KIMAS 2007 (2007: Apr. 30-May 3, Waltham, MA)
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Data fusion; Decision making; Formal logic; Information fusion; Information management, Evidential Reasoning Networks (ERN); Fusion processes, Multi agent systems
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-142440945-7
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 May 2007