Immunological Model for Diagnosis

• Carine G. Webber UCS
• Evânia Viganó UCS
• Rodrigo Possamai UCS

Abstract

Classical approaches to diagnosis (model-based, abductive and constraint -based diagnosis) depend on the definition of rules setting normal and abnormal expected behaviours. In some contexts such previous definition is not so clear. In this article we propose a new diagnosis model inspired by natural immune system, in special Matzingerís Danger Theory. This approach has the advantage of discriminating among abnormal situations, those which may cause danger to a system.

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