First‐Order Meta‐Algorithmics and their Applications
Steven J. Simske · 2013
This chapter provides applications of the first five design patterns, collectively called the “first-order meta-algorithmics”. These patterns include the simplest possible means of combining two or more generators: using serial application (Sequential Try and Try pattern), using simple substitution (Constrained Substitute) or using voting (Voting and Weighted Voting pattern). The other two first-order patterns (Predictive Select and Tessellation and Recombination), are more elaborate, and require at least some domain expertise since one (Predictive Select) requires de-aggregating the input space into a useful set of classes, and the other (Tessellation and Recombination) requires de-aggregating the data itself during the tessellation operation. The chapter provides first-order meta-algorithmic system architecture examples for the following types of intelligent systems: the four primary domains of (1) document understanding, (2) image understanding, (3) biometrics, and (4) security printing; and three additional domains of (1) medical signal processing, (2) medical imaging, and (3) natural language processing (NLP). Controlled Vocabulary Terms biomedical imaging; biometrics (access control); natural language processing