Granular computing [electronic resource] : analysis and design of intelligent systems / Witold Pedrycz.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Information granularity, information granules, and granular computing -- 2. Key formalisms for representation of information granules and processing mechanisms -- 3. Information granules of higher type and higher order, and hybrid information granules -- 4. Representation of information granules -- 5. The design of information granules -- 6. Optimal allocation of information granularity : building granular mappings -- 7. Granular description of data and pattern classification -- 8. Granular models : architectures and development -- 9. Granular time series -- 10. From models to granular models -- 11. Collaborative and linguistic models of decision making.

"Given the nature of the technology, granular computing cuts across a broad range of engineering disciplines. This self-contained book builds upon introductory ideas and provides with illustrative examples that help facilitate a better grasp of more advanced material and enhance its overall presentation. It will be of a particular appeal to those engaged in research and practical developments in computer, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, and biomedical engineering. It will be equally well suited for those coming from non-technical disciplines where information granules assume a highly visible position"-- Provided by publisher.

Also available in print edition.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.