HP Labs Technical Reports

An Overview of Agent Technology

Pearson, Siani

HPL-96-40

Keyword(s): software agents; distributed artificial intelligence; user interface agents

Abstract: This paper surveys the field of software agent programming and provides an initial reference point for current research in agent theories, languages and architectures, together with background information on distributed artificial intelligence and user interface research. In addition, the scope of software agency is defined.

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