Abstract:
In this paper, we present a general scheme for incremental constraint retraction algorithms that encompasses all existing algorithms. Moreover, we introduce some necessary conditions to ensure the correctness of any new incremental constraint retraction algorithms. This rather theoretical work is based on the notion of explanation for constraint programming and is exemplified within the PALM system: a constraint solver allowing dynamic constraint retractions.
Published Date: May 2003
Registration: ISBN 978-1-57735-177-1
Copyright: Published by The AAAI Press, Menlo Park, California.