Average-Case Optimal 1-Variable Pattern LearnerImplementation for Interactive Learning
This page presents an implementation
of an average case optimal learning algorithm for 1-variable
pattern languages described in
the technical report [1] and, in more polished form,
in [3].
Outline of the AlgorithmReceiving a sequence of example strings from an unknown 1-variable pattern language the algorithm computes a sequence of hypotheses that explain the samples seen. At any stage of the learning procedure the algorithm remembers the common prefix and suffix of all strings received so far plus a single appropriate example among them (that means it requires only constant space).
Starting the Interactive LearningTo test the algorithm choose a 1-variable pattern like abxbcaxxdad,where a,b,c,d,... denote single letters (the constants) and x the pattern variable. Then input a sequence of sample strings generated from this pattern, for example replacing x by dag one gets the string abdagbcadagdagdad. Each sample string can be entered in the marked box. After each string press the button Learn and the algorithm will answer with a new hypothesis. A correct hypothesis will be computed as soon as samples are provided that are generated from the pattern by substituting the pattern variable with a nonsymmetric string (that means x is not replaced by a string of the form y z y, where y,z are (nonempty) substrings - for precise definitions see the paper). You may also test a modified version of this algorithm with faster convergence in case of highly symmetric sample strings.
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Implemented by Semen Gehman and Rüdiger Reischuk, and Thomas Zeugmann Last change: November 1, 2004 |