INFORMATION RETRIEVAL THROUGH MAN‐MACHINE DIALOGUE

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a new method of information retrieval by man‐machine interaction. The dialogue supported has more symmetry than most interactive computer systems in that the machine forms an image (rather as a man does) of the view of the human enquirer, without requiring him to ask a precise question, and responds with references according to its image. Initial tests with a prototype program indicate that a performance equal to that obtainable from a more conventional on‐line retrieval system is possible without obliging the user to formulate his query.

Citation

ODDY, R.N. (1977), "INFORMATION RETRIEVAL THROUGH MAN‐MACHINE DIALOGUE", Journal of Documentation, Vol. 33 No. 1, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb026631