Causal Reasoning for Alert Generation in Smart Homes
Antony Galton
In J. C. Augusto and C. D. Nugent (eds.), Designing Smart Homes, Springer-Verlag LNAI 4008, 2006, pp.57-70.
ISBN 3-540-35994-X
Abstract
In this chapter we discuss some of the features of causal reasoning,
and present a simple formalism for handling a restricted form of such
reasoning applicable to the Smart Homes domain. The formalism handles
the manner in which certain conjunctions of independent states
(i.e., readings from the sensors) can be used to trigger a variety of
dependent states, notably those which give alert regarding
potential emergency situations.
Antony Galton
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