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Study on distributed knowledge information system for product design

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To overcome the limitations of commercial CAD and handbook form of knowledge expression, the Distributed Knowledge Information System (DKIS) for product design is proposed. The structure of DKIS and the key issues in its implementation are introduced; the method of knowledge store and transfer of DKIS is discussed. The mechanism of knowledge representation, acquisition and utilization, based on Internet network, is achieved. Based on the concept of function driven, integrated Artificial Neural Networks and Active Server Pages techniques, transplanting the trained ANN into DKIS system, a new method for retrieving knowledge in DKIS over Internet is achieved. Finally, a prototype of DKIS is developed to demonstrate the feasibility of the structure and constructional method of DKIS. The work provides a scheme for speed knowledge acquisition and shortens the cycle of product development.

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  1. Department of Manufacturing Engineering & Engineering Management, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, P.R. China

    Zhou Shouqin & Chin Kwai Sang

  2. Theory of Lubrication and Bearing Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710049, Xi’an, P.R. China

    Ling Weiqing & Xie Youbai

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Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.59990472).

ZHOU Shouqin is a research assistant in the Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management, City University of Hong Kong. He received the Ph.D. degree from Xi’an Jiaotong University in April, 2001. He received his B.Sc. degree in mechanical manufacturing engineering in 1994, and M.Phil. degree in 1997. His current research interests include distributed knowledge information system for product design, the standard for the exchange of product model data, Internet techniques, etc.

CHIN Kwai Sang is an associate professor in the Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management, City University of Hong Kong. Before joining the university, Dr. Chin has more than ten years of experience in the manufacturing industry. He is a chartered engineer in the UK and registered professional engineer in Hong Kong. Dr. Chin is a fellow of Hong Kong Society for Quality, senior member of American Society for Quality (ASQ), Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) and Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), USA. His current research interests are new product development strategies in the Internet Age, quality management strategies beyond ISO 9000 for Hong Kong and China, and the use of artificial intelligence technologies in product design.

LING Weiqing is currently a Ph.D. candidate of the Theory of Lubrication and Bearing Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University. He received his B.Sc. degree in mechanical manufacturing engineering in 1995, and M.S. degree in 1998. His research interests are modern product design and computer-aided design.

XIE Youbai is the head of the Theory of Lubrication and Bearing Institute. He was elected an academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering in 1994. His research interests include information system of tribology, computer aided modern design and manufacturing.

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Zhou, S., Chin, K.S., Ling, W. et al. Study on distributed knowledge information system for product design. J. Comput. Sci. & Technol. 16, 465–473 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02948965

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