Synthesizing summary knowledge from distributed heterogeneous information sources

Abstract

KnowledgeLink LLC is developing a server and browser plug-in technology that provides users with personalized and seamless access to the Internet, intranets and online services. The server technology, also known as the Knowledge Rendition Server, will be an NT based server that selects information sources, generates queries, amalgamates results, distils information into atomic objects, and loads the objects into an object oriented database. The browser plug-in technology, also known as the Knowledge Studio, enables users to establish a personalized profile of a complete electronic publication to be customized in real time. It also renders a personalized view of information taking into account the user's preferences of media type, object or article length, visual vs. text, raw data vs. graphics and charts, etc. The system will be completed by strong relationships with publishers of content and online services. The resulting system will be a sophisticated electronic publishing tool that can run on any desktop and give users simple, seamless access to total information. The resulting document will be in the HTTP format and will enable users to hyperlink to the originating information source or online services when desired. The Knowledge Rendition Server combined with the Knowledge Studio will provide a powerful addition to today's methods of browsing and searching the Web or private online sources, as well as providing a formidable source of business intelligence information.