An intelligent multi agent framework for e-commerce using case based reasoning and argumentation for negotiation

Abstract

A multi agent system is composed of a number of agents, communicating, collaborating, coordinating and negotiating with each other to solve a complex problem. The work discusses an intelligent multi agent system which can be used effectively in e-commerce. The agents work on behalf of the user, and help him in buying a product directly or through auction. Case based reasoning makes the system intelligent and help the agents to reach conclusions. The negotiation is done though argumentation. The communication between the agents is done through ACL, also specifying the required ontology. Implementation of the system is done in JADE. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.