Developing Industrial Case-Based Reasoning Applications: The INRECA Methodology

Ralph Bergmann, Klaus-Dieter Althoff, Sean Breen, Mehmet Göker, Michel Manago, Ralph Traphöner, Stefan Wess (auth.)9783540661825, 3540661824

In just few years, case-based reasoning has evolved from a research topic studied at a small number of specialized academic labs into an industrial-strength technology applied in various fields. The INRECA methodology presented in detail in this monograph provides a data analysis framework for developing case-based reasoning solutions for successful applications in real-world industrial contexts.

The book is divided into parts on:

– smarter business with case-based decision support;
– developing case-based applications using the INRECA methodology; and
– using the methodology in various application domains.

The book provides a self-contained introduction to case-based reasoning applications that address both R&D professionals and general IT managers interested in this powerful new technology.

In this second edition, improvements and updates have been incorporated throughout the text. Particularly useful is the systematic coverage of experience factory applications at various steps; and, of course, the references have been extended substantially.

Table of contents :
Front Matter….Pages –
About this Author….Pages 1-5
Front Matter….Pages 7-7
1. Making Smarter Business Decisions in Less Time….Pages 9-20
Case-Based Reasoning Approaches….Pages 21-34
Selected Applications of the Structural Case-Based Reasoning Approach….Pages 35-70
Front Matter….Pages 71-71
Practical Guidelines for Developing Case-Based Reasoning Applications….Pages 73-83
5. Professional Case-Based Reasoning Application Development….Pages 85-98
6. Documenting Case-Based Reasoning Development Experience….Pages 99-112
Front Matter….Pages 113-113
7. Developing Case-Based Help-Desk Support Systems for Complex Technical Equipment….Pages 115-137
8. Developing Intelligent Catalog Search Applications….Pages 139-151
9. Developing Maintenance Applications….Pages 153-163
10. Developing Experience Factory Applications….Pages 165-188
A. Compilation of INRECA Methodology Applications….Pages 189-216
Back Matter….Pages –