Scavenger: An Experimental Rete Compiler
David M. Bridgeland, Larry Lafferty · Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE · 1986
The Rete algorithm is a well-known method for increasing the speed of pattern matching in production systems. The Rete technique requires that an expert system rule base be compiled into a network structure. The Scavenger compiler provides a means for specifying the criteria by which a Rete network should be constructed. Work with the Scavenger compiler should provide insight into the characteristics of efficient Rete networks.