Search

In this paper, we examine the use of knowledge query technology as applied to conversation bots in the instant messaging environment. Hence, we designed an artificial intelligent conversation robot or bots called Artificial Intelligence Natural language Identity (hereafter, AINI) to mimic human conversation. Our goal is to introduce a Domain Matrix Knowledge Model and an Automated Knowledge Extraction Agent (AKEA) to create AINI's knowledge bases, and in turn provide intelligent query mechanisms. We report an evaluation on the collection and analysis of a corpus containing over 3280 utterances in a series of real instant messages exchanged between the AINI conversation bot and 65 online ''buddies''. About 1721 utterances were produced by AINI, 88.03% were from open-domain knowledge, 2.15% from domain-specific knowledge base and 9.82% were inappropriate and amusing responses. These results show that domain knowledge plays significant roles in conversations between two or more human users and in human-machine conversation.

Success of digital ecosystem depends on a reliable supporting infrastructure that offers and transports services and information thereby empowers the business system to function properly. This implies the utmost importance to maintain the reliability, confidentiality and integrity of the network and communication systems. This paper reports an initial pilot study on the use of a simulation game called CyberCIEGE for raising the awareness and knowledge on Information Security among a small group of Thai students. The paper provides an overview of the software, the experiment and results, and, a discussion on the next phase of this proposed project.

In times of crisis, an effective communication mechanism is paramount in providing accurate and timely information to the community. In this paper we study the use of an intelligent embodied conversational agent (ECA) as the front end interface with the public for a Crisis Communication Network Portal (CCNet). The proposed system, CCNet, is an integration of the intelligent conversation agent, AINI, and an Automated Knowledge Extraction Agent (AKEA). AKEA retrieves first hand information from relevant sources such as government departments and news channels. In this paper, we compare the interaction of AINI against two popular search engines, two question answering systems and two conversational systems.

Modern rural energy service (MRES) has been developed and implemented for years. It offers lots of advantage such as efficient energy and clean environment. However, MRES is used only in a particular group due to the lack of knowledge end promotion. This paper proposes the design end development of a knowledge management platform for promotion of MRES in ASEAN countries. The proposed system employs Web service technologies for enhancing and distribution the utilization of MRES.

This paper presents a novel framework for modeling embodied conversational agent for crisis communication focusing on the H5N1 pandemic crisis. Our system aims to cope with the most challenging issue on the maintenance of an engaging while convincing conversation. What primarily distinguishes our system from other conversational agent systems is that the human-computer conversation takes place within the context of H5N1 pandemic crisis. A Crisis Communication Network, called CCNet, is established based on a novel algorithm incorporating natural language query and embodied conversation agent simultaneously. Another significant contribution of our work is the development of a Automated Knowledge Extraction Agent (AKEA) to capitalize on the tremendous amount of data that is now available online to support our experiments. What makes our system differs from typical conversational agents is the attempt to move away from strictly task-oriented dialogue.

In this paper, we examine the readability of the human-machine conversation transcripts in the instant messaging environment based on the Gunning-fog index. The study is based on an embodied conversational agent (ECA) called artificial intelligent natural-language identity (AINI) which was designed to mimic human conversation. The ECA is also expected to supply answers with a sense of humour. We report on the collection and analysis of a corpus containing over 3,280 utterances in a series of real instant messages exchanged between AINI with 65 online "buddies".

This paper reports the development and running of the first Games Development and Programming unit at Murdoch University, Western Australia. Unlike other Games courses which have been repackaged or re-modeled from existing multimedia courses, the proposed course and units are focused on meeting the needs of the industry and high level of academic standard. As such, great demands have been placed on the students. The unit objectives, structure and examples of assignments from the first batch of students are described in this paper. Experience has shown that the students were able to perform well with positive encouragement. Ability to work in a team also proved to be an important factor. This has shown to be related to the standard of the students’ work and it is also an essential attribute expected by the industry.