CSDL - 2004 IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Intelligent Agent Technology (IAT

Intelligent Agent Technology, IEEE / WIC / ACM International Conference on (2004)

Beijing, China

Sept. 20, 2004 to Sept. 24, 2004

ISBN: 0-7695-2101-0

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Message from the IAT'04 and WI'04 Conference Chairs and Program Chair (PDF)

pp. xi-xiv

IAT'04 and WI'04 Conference Organizers (PDF)

pp. xv-xvi

IAT'04 and WI'04 Program Committee Leadership (PDF)

pp. xvii

IAT'04 and WI'04 Program Committee Members (PDF)

pp. xviii

IAT'04 Non-Program Committee Reviewers (PDF)

pp. xxiv

IAT'04 and WI'04 Tutorials and Workshops (PDF)

pp. xxv

Keynote and Invited Talks

The Web - Early Visions, Present Reality, the Grander Future (PDF)

John McCarthy , Stanford University, CA

pp. 3

Applications of Intelligent Agent Technology to The Grid (PDF)

Carl Kesselman , University of Southern California

pp. 4

A case study of organizational effects in a distributed sensor network (Abstract)

pp. 51-57

Keynote and Invited Talks

Intelligent Workstation Agents and Unstructured Workstation Data (PDF)

Tom M. Mitchell , Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA

pp. 6

Data Mining: Artificial Intelligence in Data Analysis (PDF)

Xindong Wu , University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

pp. 7

Incentive-Compatible Social Choice (Abstract)

Boi Faltings , Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Switzerland

pp. 8-14

IAT Research Track - Regular Papers

CHQ: A Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Scheme CHQ: A Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Scheme (Abstract)

Hiroshi Osada , Hiroshima University, Japan

Satoshi Fujita , Hiroshima University, Japan

pp. 17-23

A Novel Multiobjective Particle Swarm Optimization for Buoys-Arrangement Design (Abstract)

Yongde Zhang , the Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, China

Shabai Huang , the Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, China

pp. 24-30

Context-Centric Proactive Information Delivery (Abstract)

John Yen , The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Richard A. Volz , Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Shuang Sun , The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Rui Wang , The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Xiaocong Fan , The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

pp. 31-37

A Default Extension to Distributed Description Logics (Abstract)

Yinglong Ma , Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China

Jun Wei , Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China

pp. 38-44

Improving modeling of other agents using tentative stereotypes and compactification of observations (Abstract)

pp. 106-112

IAT Research Track - Regular Papers

A Case Study of Organizational Effects in a Distributed Sensor Network (Abstract)

Roger Mailler , University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Bryan Horling , University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Victor Lesser , University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

pp. 51-57

A Time Stamp Control Strategy for CBR Based Reactive Navigation in Dynamic Environments with Priorities (Abstract)

C. Urdiales , University of M?laga, Spain

F. Sandoval , University of M?laga, Spain

E. J. P?rez , University of M?laga, Spain

pp. 58-64

Programming Mobile Intelligent Agents: An Operational Semantics (Abstract)

Alexandru Suna , University of Paris 6, France

Amal El Fallah-Seghrouchni , University of Paris 6, France

pp. 65-71

Socially-Based Design Meets Agent Capabilities (Abstract)

Luca Spalazzi , Universit? Politecnica delle Marche (Italy)

Loris Penserini , ITC-irst, Italy

Maurizio Panti , Universit? Politecnica delle Marche (Italy)

Manuel Kolp , University of Louvain (Belgium)

pp. 72-78

Run-Time Mission Evolution in Mobile Multiagent Systems (Abstract)

G. T. Jayaputera , Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

A. Zaslavsky , Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

S. W. Loke , Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

pp. 79-85

Situation Awareness in Intelligent Agents: Foundations for a Theory of Proactive Agent Behavior (Abstract)

Liz Sonenberg , The University of Melbourne, Australia

Raymond So , The University of Melbourne, Australia

pp. 86-92

Evolutionary Virtual Agent (Abstract)

Jean-Claude Heudin , P?le Universitaire L?onard de Vinci, France

pp. 93-98

Argumentation Based Modeling of Decision Aiding for Autonomous Agents (Abstract)

Pavlos Moraitis , University of Cyprus

Yannis Dimopoulos , University of Cyprus

Alexis Tsouki? , Universit? Paris Dauphine

pp. 99-105

Improving Modeling of Other Agents using Tentative Stereotypes and Compactification of Observations (Abstract)

Jasmine Hamdan , University of Calgary, Canada

J? Denzinger , University of Calgary, Canada

pp. 106-112

Revising Markov Boundary for Multiagent Probabilistic Inference (Abstract)

Nick Cercone , Dalhousie University, Canada

Yang Xiang , University of Guelph, Canada

Xiangdong An , University of Waterloo, Canada

pp. 113-119

Hybrid BDI Agents with Improved Learning Capabilities for Adaptive Planning in a Container Terminal Application (Abstract)

Prasanna Lokuge , Monash University, Australia

Damminda Alahakoon , Monash University, Australia

pp. 120-126

Predicting Agents Tactics in Automated Negotiation (Abstract)

Chongming Hou , The Open University, UK

pp. 127-133

Intelligent Pedagogical Agents with Multiparty Interaction Support (Abstract)

Yam San Chee , National University of Singapore

Yi Liu , National University of Singapore

pp. 134-140

Meta-Level Reasoning in Deliberative Agents (Abstract)

Victor Lesser , University of Massachusetts Amherst

Anita Raja , The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

pp. 141-147

A Novel Ant Clustering Algorithm Based on Cellular Automata (Abstract)

Ling Chen , Yangzhou University, China; Nanjing Univ., China

Yixin Chen , Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

Xiaohua Xu , Yangzhou University, China

Ping He , Yangzhou University, China

pp. 148-154

Separating Domain and Coordination in Multi-Agent Organizational Design and Instantiation (Abstract)

Daniel Corkill , University of Massachusetts

Victor Lesser , University of Massachusetts

Mark Sims , University of Massachusetts

pp. 155-161

Organization-Based Cooperative Coalition Formation (Abstract)

Sherief Abdallah , University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Victor Lesser , University of Massachusetts, Amherst

pp. 162-168

A Dynamically Formed Hierarchical Agent Organization for a Distributed Content Sharing System (Abstract)

Haizhong Zhang , Department of Computer Science, Amherst, MA

Victor Lesser , Department of Computer Science, Amherst, MA

pp. 169-175

Cooperative Multiagent Systems for the Optimization of Urban Traffic (Abstract)

Ali A. Ghorbani , University of New Brunswick, Canada

Elijah Bitting , University of New Brunswick, Canada

pp. 176-182

Countering Agent Security Vulnerabilities using an Extended SENSE Schema (Abstract)

Arkady Zaslavsky , Monash University, Melbourne

Maria Indrawan , Monash University, Melbourne

John Page , Monash University, Melbourne

pp. 183-189

e-Game: A Generic Auction Platform Supporting Customizable Market Games (Abstract)

Maria Fasli , University of Essex, UK

Michael Michalakopoulos , University of Essex, UK

pp. 190-196

Utilizing Fuzzy OLAP Mining Towards Novel Approach to Multiagent Modular Reinforcement Learning (Abstract)

Reda Alhajj , University of Calgary, Canada

Mehmet Kaya , Firat University, Turkey

pp. 197-203

Accounting for Social Order in Multi-Agent Systems: Preliminary Report (Abstract)

Maria Fasli , University of Essex, UK

pp. 204-210

An Integral Cycle for Building Feasible Multi-Agent Plans (Abstract)

F. Marc , Dassault Aviation - LIP6, France

I. Degirmenciyan-Cartault , Dassault Aviation, France

A. El Fallah-Seghrouchni , LIP6 - University of Paris 6, France

pp. 211-217

Data-Driven Agent-Based Simulation of Commercial Barter Trade (Abstract)

Khaimook Dhananaiyapergse , CSIM Program, Asian Institute of Technology

Thai Bui , CSIM Program, Asian Institute of Technology

Yongyos Kaewpitakkun , CSIM Program, Asian Institute of Technology

Peter Haddawy , CSIM Program, Asian Institute of Technology

pp. 218-224

Persuasion Through Overheard Communication by Life-Like Agents (Abstract)

Seiji Yamada , National Institute of Informatics, Japan

Satoshi V. Suzuki , Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

pp. 225-231

Narrative Structures for Multi-Agent Interaction (Abstract)

Martin Purvis , University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

pp. 232-238

Self Improving Coordination in Multi Agent Filtering Framework (Abstract)

Dragan Milosevic , Technical University Berlin, Germany

Sahin Albayrak , Technical University Berlin, Germany

pp. 239-245

Power and Dependence Relations in Groups of Agents (Abstract)

Luigi Sauro , Universit? di Torino - Italy

Leendert van der Torre , CWI - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Guido Boella , Universit? di Torino - Italy

pp. 246-252

Mechanism Design for Multi-Agent Meeting Scheduling Including Time Preferences, Availability, and Value of Presence (Abstract)

Elisabeth Crawford , Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Manuela Veloso , Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

pp. 253-259

Specification and Verification of Multi-Agent Applications using Temporal Z (Abstract)

Ahmed Hadj Kacem , University of Sfax, Tunisia

Mohamed Jmaiel , University of Sfax, Tunisia

Amira Regayeg , University of Sfax, Tunisia

pp. 260-266

Agent Technology in Supply Chains and Networks - An Exploration of High Potential Future Applications (Abstract)

Thierry Verduijn , TNO Inro, The Netherlands

Justus Becker , TNO Inro, The Netherlands

Hans Moonen , Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Jos van Hillegersberg , Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands

pp. 267-272

Economic Model of TAC SCM Game (Abstract)

Kanghua Zhao , University of Western Sydney, Australia

Dongmo Zhang , University of Western Sydney, Australia

pp. 273-280

A Novel Self-Configuration Mechanism for Heterogeneous P2P Networks (Abstract)

James Z. Wang , Clemson University, SC, USA

Matti A. Vanninen , Clemson University, SC, USA

pp. 281-287

Modeling Agent-Based Task Handling in a Peer-to-Peer Grid (Abstract)

Zhen Yang , The School of Railway Mechanism of Lanzhou, China

Jiming Liu , Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong

Xiaolong Jin , Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong

pp. 288-294

Towards Genetically Optimised Responsive Negotiation Agents (Abstract)

Raymond Y. K. Lau , Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Maolin Tang , Queensland University of Technology, Australia

On Wong , Queensland University of Technology, Australia

pp. 295-301

Theoretical Analysis of the Multi-agent Patrolling Problem (Abstract)

Yann Chevaleyre , Lamsade - university paris 9, France

pp. 302-308

From Local Behaviors to Global Performance in a Multi-Agent System (Abstract)

Xiaolong Jin , Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong

Bingcheng Hu , Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong

Jiming Liu , Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong

pp. 309-315

Minority Game Strategies in Dynamic Multi-Agent Role Assignment (Abstract)

Tingting Wang , Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong

Xiaolong Jin , Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong

Jiming Liu , Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong

pp. 316-322

IAT Research Track - Short Papers

A Framework to Specify and Evaluate Coordination in MAS with Logic (Abstract)

Ji Wang , National Laboratory for Parallel and Distributed Processing, Changsha, China

Xinjun Mao , National University of Defense Technology, China

Eric Yu , University of Toronto, Canada

pp. 325-328

Restricted Alliance and Coalitions Formation (Abstract)

Viktor Mashkov , Czech Technical University, Czech Republic

pp. 329-332

Agent Based Simulation of Information Diffusion in a Virtual Market Place (Abstract)

Filippo Neri , University of Piemonte Orientale - DSTA

pp. 333-336

A Practical Approach to Agent Migration Protocol (Abstract)

Xining Li , University of Guelph, Canada

Guillaume Autran , University of Guelph, Canada

pp. 337-340

Multi-Agent Based Softswitch (Abstract)

Duo Zhao , Southwest Jiaotong University, China

Xiantai Gou , Southwest Jiaotong University, China

Weidong Jin , Southwest Jiaotong University, China

pp. 341-344

Agent Services-Based Infrastructure for Online Assessment of Trading Strategies (Abstract)

Jiaqi Wang , University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Longbing Cao , University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Li Lin , University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Chengqi Zhang , University of Technology Sydney, Australia

pp. 345-348

User-Aware Videoconference Session Control using Software Agents (Abstract)

Juan A. Bot? , Universidad de Murcia

Antonio F. G?mez-Skarmeta , Universidad de Murcia

Pedro Ruiz , Universidad de Murcia

pp. 349-352

Speculative Computation with Deadline and Its Resource Negotiation under Time Constraints (Abstract)

Yumei Chai , Zhengzhou University, China

Houkuan Huang , Beijing Jiaotong University, China

Liming Wang , Beijing Jiaotong University, China; Zhengzhou University, China

pp. 353-356

A Negotiation Strategy based on Uncompromising Degree (Abstract)

Bo An , Chongqing University, China

Lianggui Tang , Chongqing University, China

Daijie Cheng , Chongqing University, China

Shuangqing Li , Chongqing University, China

pp. 357-360

Stackelberg Game in VMI System with Sufficient Capacity Considering Wholesale and Retail Prices (Abstract)

Liang Liang , University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China

Yu Yugang , University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China

Guo Qiang , Shanghai Electric Power Generation Group, Shanghai, China

pp. 361-364

Agent Dynamic Cooperation Based Information Retrieval (Abstract)

Kai Gao , Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Yongcheng Wang , Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Zhiqi Wang , Shanghai Jiao Tong University

pp. 365-368

A Comparison of Team Evolution Operators (Abstract)

Ron Sun , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110, Troy, NY

Dehu Qi , Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas

pp. 369-372

A New Agent-Oriented Development Methodology (Abstract)

Richard Foley , Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

Huaglory Tianfield , Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

Jiang Tian , Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

pp. 373-376

Analysis of Mobile Agents' Fault-Tolerant Behavior (Abstract)

Hong Shen , Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan

Wenyu Qu , Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan

pp. 377-380

Traffic Jams: An Evolutionary Investigation (Abstract)

Tzai-Der Wang , Cheng Shiu University, Taiwan

Colin Fyfe , University of Paisley, UK

pp. 381-384

Planning for Spatially Situated Agents (Abstract)

Damien Devigne , Universit? des Sciences et Technologies de Lille, France

Philippe Mathieu , Universit? des Sciences et Technologies de Lille, France

Jean-Christophe Routier , Universit? des Sciences et Technologies de Lille, France

pp. 385-388

Using Mobile Agents for Resource Sharing (Abstract)

Gilles Klein , University of Paris Dauphine, France

Alexandru Suna , University of Paris 6, France

Amal El Fallah-Seghrouchni , University of Paris 6, France

pp. 389-392

ATSpace: A Middle Agent to Support Application Oriented Matchmaking and Brokering Services (Abstract)

Gul Agha , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

Amr Abdel Momen , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

Myeong-Wuk Jang , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

pp. 393-396

HDACC: A Heuristic Density-Based Ant Colony Clustering Algorithm (Abstract)

Gangway Yan , Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China

Yu-Shu Liu , Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China

Yun-Fei Chen , Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China

Chanadio Abdul Fattah , Engineering University Technology, Nawobshah Sindh, Pakistein

pp. 397-400

Adding Flexibility to a Room Booking System Using Argumentation-Inspired Negotiations as Mediated by Mobile Agents (Abstract)

Shonali Krishnaswamy , Monash University, Australia

Sea Ling , Monash University, Australia

Seng Wai Loke , Monash University, Australia

Cheah Wai Shiang , Monash University, Australia

pp. 401-404

Designing Stable Structures in a Multi-Agent Self-Assembly System (Abstract)

Ying Guo , ICT Centre, CSIRO, Australia

Phil Valencia , ICT Centre, CSIRO, Australia

Geoff James , ICT Centre, CSIRO, Australia

Geoff Poulton , ICT Centre, CSIRO, Australia

Vadim Gerasimov , ICT Centre, CSIRO, Australia

Jiaming Li , ICT Centre, CSIRO, Australia

pp. 405-408

Holonic Probabilistic Agent Merging Algorithm (Abstract)

Arndt Schwaiger , German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Germany

Bj?rn P. Stahmer , German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Germany

pp. 409-412

Aggregating Local Behaviors Based Upon a Discrete Lagrange Multiplier Method (Abstract)

Yi Tang , Guangzhou University, China

Jiming Liu , Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong

Xiaolong Jin , Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong

pp. 413-416

A New Spring Net Approach to Distributed Problem Solving in Multi-Agent Systems (Abstract)

Dianxun Shuai , East China University of Science and Technology, China

Xiang Feng , East China University of Science and Technology, China

pp. 417-420

Agent based Genetic Algorithm Employing Financial Technical Analysis for Making Trading Decisions Using Historical Equity Market Data (Abstract)

Jonathan M. Garibaldi , University of Nottingham

Cyril Schoreels , University of Nottingham

Brian Logan , University of Nottingham

pp. 421-424

Comparing Performance of Two Mobile Agent Platforms in Distributed Search (Abstract)

N. Santoro , Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

D. Nussbaum , Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

A. Nayak , University of Ottawa, Canada

A. Mawlood-Yunis , Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

pp. 425-428

Multi-Agent Systems: A Petri Net with Objects Based Approach (Abstract)

Walid Chainbi , ENIS, Tunisia

pp. 429-432

Using Event-Streams for Fault-Management in MAS (Abstract)

Peng Xu , University of Saskatchewan

Ralph Deters , University of Saskatchewan

pp. 433-436

Bayesian Learning in Bilateral Multi-Issue Negotiation and Its Application in MAS-Based Electronic Commerce (Abstract)

Yuan-Da Cao , Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Jian Li , Beijing Institute of Technology, China

pp. 437-440

A Two-Level Framework for Coalition Formation via Optimization and Agent Negotiation (Abstract)

Hoong Chuin Lau , National University of Singapore

Lei Zhang , National University of Singapore

pp. 441-445

Classifying Image Texture with Artificial Crawlers (Abstract)

Yan Qiu Chen , Fudan University, Shanghai, P.R. China

Duo Zhang , Fudan University, Shanghai, P.R. China

pp. 446-449

Adaptive Agent Architecture Inspired by Human Behavior (Abstract)

L. D. Alahakoon , Monash University, Australia

L. K. Wickramasinghe , Monash University, Australia

pp. 450-453

A Platform for Dynamic Organization of Agents in Agent-Based Systems (Abstract)

Chunsheng Li , University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

Zili Zhang , Deakin University, Geelong, Australia

Chengqi Zhang , University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

pp. 454-457

Evaluating Reactive Scheduling Systems (Abstract)

J?rgen Dorn , Vienna University of Technology

pp. 458-461

An Adaptive Recommendation Trust Model in Multiagent System (Abstract)

Vir V. Phoha , Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

Xin Xu , Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

Weihua Song , Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

pp. 462-465

An Agent-Based Approach to Distributed Data and Information Fusion (Abstract)

Marinus Maris , University of Amsterdam

Gregor Pavlin , University of Amsterdam

Jan Nunnink , University of Amsterdam

pp. 466-470

From PASSI to Agile PASSI: Tailoring a Design Process to Meet New Needs (Abstract)

Valeria Seidita , Istituto di Calcolo e Reti ad Alte Prestazioni (ICAR)

Luca Sabatucci , Istituto di Calcolo e Reti ad Alte Prestazioni (ICAR)

Antonio Chella , University of Palermo, Italy

Massimo Cossentino , Istituto di Calcolo e Reti ad Alte Prestazioni (ICAR)

pp. 471-474

Solution to Agent Coalition Problem using Improved Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm (Abstract)

Na Xia , Hefei University of Technology, China

Jianguo Jiang , Hefei University of Technology, China

Yaling Hu , Hefei University of Technology, China

pp. 475-478

Learning How to Plan and Instantiate a Plan in Multi-Agent Coalition Formation (Abstract)

Xin Li , University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Leen-Kiat Soh , University of Nebraska-Lincoln

pp. 479-482

Fulfilling or Violating Obligations in Normative Multiagent Systems (Abstract)

Leendert van der Torre , CWI Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Guido Boella , Universit? di Torino, Italy

pp. 483-486

On the Use of IP Multicast to Facilitate Group Communication between Mobile Agents (Abstract)

P. Nixon , University of Strathclyde, UK

Syed Waqar Shah , University of Strathclyde, UK

R. I. Ferguson , University of Strathclyde, UK

pp. 487-490

A Study of Coordination within a Road Traffic Environment (Abstract)

Sameh El hadouaj , INRETS

Alexis Drogoul , LIP6 - OASIS/MIRIAD

pp. 491-495

A Multi-Agent-Based Remote Maintenance Support and Management System (Abstract)

Fu Chuang , Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China; Zhejiang University, China

Yu Ren , Navy University of Engineering, China

Ye Luqing , Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

pp. 496-499

Institutions and Commitments in Open Multi-Agent Systems (Abstract)

Stephen Cranefield , University of Otago, New Zealand

Marcos De Oliveira , University of Otago, New Zealand

Martin Purvis , University of Otago, New Zealand

Mariusz Nowostawski , University of Otago, New Zealand

pp. 500-503

Game Specification in Normative Multiagent System: The Trias Politica (Abstract)

Leendert van der Torre , SEN-3 - CWI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Guido Boella , Universit? di Torino - Italy

pp. 504-508

Towards Radical Agent-Oriented Software Engineering Processes Based on AOR Modeling (Abstract)

Gerd Wagner , Eindhoven University of Technology

Kuldar Taveter , VTT Information Technology

pp. 509-512

Brokering Semantic Web Services via Intelligent Middleware Agents within a Knowledge-Based Framework (Abstract)

Larry Kerschberg , George Mason University E-Center for E-Business

Randy Howard , George Mason University E-Center for E-Business

pp. 513-516

A Fuzzy Multi-Agent Bidding Model (Abstract)

Jos? R. Fonseca , UNINOVA/Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal

Rita A. Ribeiro , UNINOVA/Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal

Olindo Iglesias , UNINOVA/Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal

pp. 517-520

Agent Space Architecture for Search Engines (Abstract)

Ben Choi , Louisiana Tech University, LA

Rohit Dhawan , Louisiana Tech University, LA

pp. 521-525

Agents for Establishing Ad hoc Cross-Organizational Teams (Abstract)

James E. Just , Global InfoTek, Inc., Reston, VA

Michael N. Huhns , University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Mark R. Cornwell , Global InfoTek, Inc., Reston, VA

pp. 526-530

Distributed Constraint Satisfaction and Optimization with Privacy Enforcement (Abstract)

Debasis Mitra , Florida Institute of Technology

Marius C. Silaghi , Florida Institute of Technology

pp. 531-535

Evaluating Multiagent Systems: A Record/Replay Approach (Abstract)

Marc-Philippe Huget , Leibniz-IMAG/MAGMA, France

Yves Demazeau , Leibniz-IMAG/MAGMA, France

pp. 536-539

Goal Oriented Modeling for Intelligent Software Agents (Abstract)

Chunyan Miao , Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Xuehong Tao , Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Zhiqi Shen , Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Robert Gay , Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

pp. 540-543

Natural Language Enabled Interface Agent (Abstract)

Wei Dai , Victoria University, Australia

Stuart H. Rubin , SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego, CA

pp. 544-547

A Resource Discovery Model based on Multi-Agent Technology in P2P System (Abstract)

Wang Dan , Beijing University of Technology, China

pp. 548-551

IAT Industry Track

Multiagent Technologies for Steel Production and Control (Abstract)

Sven Jacobi , DFKI GmbH, Germany

Christian Diehl , Saarstahl AG, Germany

Christine Theis , Saarstahl AG, Germany

Klaus Fischer , DFKI GmbH, Germany

pp. 555-558

IAT Demo Track

Energizing Soccer Agents by Argumentation (PDF)

Tomohiro Kimura , Niigata University, Japan

Takumi Nisikata , Niigata University, Japan

Hajime Sawamura , Niigata University, Japan

pp. 561-562

Bang 3: A Computational Multi-Agent System (PDF)

Roman Neruda , ASCR, Czech Republic

Pavel Krušina , ASCR, Czech Republic

Pavel Rydvan , ASCR, Czech Republic

Gerd Beuster , Universit?t Koblenz-Landau, Germany

Petra Kudov? , ASCR, Czech Republic

pp. 563-564

Speech and Language Interfaces for Agent Systems (PDF)

Christel Kemke , University of Manitoba

pp. 565-566

Author Index (PDF)

pp. 567-569