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A Framework for Distributed Problem Solving

Reid G. Smith
IJCAI 1979 pp. 836-841
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Abstract

The contract net framework for distributed problem solving is discussed. Task distribution is viewed as a mutual selection process, a discussion carried on between a node with a task to be executed and a group of nodes that may be able to execute the task. This leads to the use of a control formalism based on a contract metaphore in which task distribution corresponds to contract negotiation. The three primary components of the framework are described: communication, control, and knowledge organization. The use of the framework is illustrated for a distributed sensing system. We then discuss suitable applications and limitations of the framework.

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Smith. "A Framework for Distributed Problem Solving." International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 1979.

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[Smith. "A Framework for Distributed Problem Solving." International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 1979.](https://mlanthology.org/ijcai/1979/smith1979ijcai-framework/)

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@inproceedings{smith1979ijcai-framework,
  title     = {{A Framework for Distributed Problem Solving}},
  author    = {Smith, Reid G.},
  booktitle = {International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence},
  year      = {1979},
  pages     = {836-841},
  url       = {https://mlanthology.org/ijcai/1979/smith1979ijcai-framework/}
}