An Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Rough Set Model for Attribute Reduction

Rough set theory is a very useful tool for describing and modeling vagueness in ill-defined environments. Traditional rough set theory is restricted to crisp environments. However, nowadays, it has been extended to fuzzy environments, resulting in the development of the so-called fuzzy rough sets. Type-2 fuzzy sets possess many advantages over type-1 fuzzy sets, but for the general type-2 fuzzy sets, the computational complexity is severe. On the other hand, set-theoretic and arithmetic computations for the interval type-2 fuzzy sets are very simple. Motivated by the aforementioned accomplishments, in this paper, the concept of fuzzy rough sets is generalized to interval type-2 fuzzy environments. Subsequently, a method of attribute reduction within the interval type-2 fuzzy rough set framework is proposed. Lastly, the properties of the interval type-2 fuzzy rough sets are presented.     

区间数的区间Ⅱ型模糊c均值聚类算法

针对区间数模糊c均值聚类算法存在模糊度指数m无法准确描述数据簇划分情况的问题,对点数据集合的区间Ⅱ型模糊c均值聚类算法进行拓展,将其扩展到区间型不确定数据的聚类中。同时,分析了区间数的区间Ⅱ型模糊c均值聚类算法的收敛性,以确定模糊度指数m1和m2的取值原则。基于合成数据和实测数据的仿真实验结果表明：区间数的区间Ⅱ型模糊c均值聚类算法比区间数的模糊c均值聚类算法的聚类效果好。     

区间二型模糊子空间0阶TSK系统

人们倾向于使用少量的有代表性的特征来描述一条规则,而忽略极为次要的冗余的信息。经典的区间二型TSK(Takagi-Sugeno-Kang)模糊系统,在规则前件和后件部分会使用完整的数据特征空间,对于高维数据而言,易导致系统的复杂度增加和可解释性的损失。针对于此,提出了区间二型模糊子空间0阶TSK系统。在规则前件部分,使用模糊子空间聚类和网格划分相结合的方法生成稀疏的规整的规则中心,在规则后件部分,使用简化的0阶形式,从而得到规则语义更为简洁的区间二型模糊系统。在模拟和真实数据上的实验结果表明该方法分类效果良好,可解释性更好。     

Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Systems Made Simple

To date, because of the computational complexity of using a general type-2 fuzzy set (T2 FS) in a T2 fuzzy logic system (FLS), most people only use an interval T2 FS, the result being an interval T2 FLS (IT2 FLS). Unfortunately, there is a heavy educational burden even to using an IT2 FLS. This burden has to do with first having to learn general T2 FS mathematics, and then specializing it to an IT2 FSs. In retrospect, we believe that requiring a person to use T2 FS mathematics represents a barrier to the use of an IT2 FLS. In this paper, we demonstrate that it is unnecessary to take the route from general T2 FS to IT2 FS, and that all of the results that are needed to implement an IT2 FLS can be obtained using T1 FS mathematics. As such, this paper is a novel tutorial that makes an IT2 FLS much more accessible to all readers of this journal. We can now develop an IT2 FLS in a much more straightforward way     

Uncertain Fuzzy Clustering: Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Approach to C-Means

In many pattern recognition applications, it may be impossible in most cases to obtain perfect knowledge or information for a given pattern set. Uncertain information can create imperfect expressions for pattern sets in various pattern recognition algorithms. Therefore, various types of uncertainty may be taken into account when performing several pattern recognition methods. When one performs clustering with fuzzy sets, fuzzy membership values express assignment availability of patterns for clusters. However, when one assigns fuzzy memberships to a pattern set, imperfect information for a pattern set involves uncertainty which exist in the various parameters that are used in fuzzy membership assignment. When one encounters fuzzy clustering, fuzzy membership design includes various uncertainties (e.g., distance measure, fuzzifier, prototypes, etc.). In this paper, we focus on the uncertainty associated with the fuzzifier parameter m that controls the amount of fuzziness of the final C-partition in the fuzzy C-means (FCM) algorithm. To design and manage uncertainty for fuzzifier m, we extend a pattern set to interval type-2 fuzzy sets using two fuzzifiers m₁ and m₂ which creates a footprint of uncertainty (FOU) for the fuzzifier m. Then, we incorporate this interval type-2 fuzzy set into FCM to observe the effect of managing uncertainty from the two fuzzifiers. We also provide some solutions to type-reduction and defuzzification (i.e., cluster center updating and hard-partitioning) in FCM. Several experimental results are given to show the validity of our method     

Parallel Interval Type-2 Subsethood Neural Fuzzy Inference System

Neuro-fuzzy models are being increasingly employed in the domains like weather forecasting, stock market prediction, computational finance, control, planning, physics, economics and management, to name a few. These models enable one to predict system behavior in a more human-like manner than their crisp counterparts. In the present work, an interval type-2 neuro-fuzzy evolutionary subsethood based model has been proposed for its use in finding solutions to some well-known problems reported in the literature such as regression analysis, data mining and research problems relevant to expert and intelligent systems. A novel subsethood based interval type-2 fuzzy inference system, named as Interval Type-2 Subsethood Neural Fuzzy Inference System (IT2SuNFIS) is proposed in the present work. Mathematical modeling and empirical studies clearly bring out the efficacy of this model in a wide variety of practical problems such as Truck backer-upper control, Mackey–Glass time-series prediction, Narazaki–Ralescu and bell function approximation. The simulation results demonstrate intelligent decision making capability of the proposed system based on the available data. The major contribution of this work lies in identifying subsethood as an efficient measure for finding correlation in interval type-2 fuzzy sets and applying this concept to a wide variety of problems pertaining to expert and intelligent systems. Subsethood between two type-2 fuzzy sets is different from the commonly used sup-star methods. In the proposed model, this measure assists in providing better contrast between dissimilar objects. This method, coupled with the uncertainty handling capacity of type-2 fuzzy logic system, results in better trainability and improved performance of the system. The integration of subsethood with type-2 fuzzy logic system is a novel idea with several advantages, which is reported for the first time in this paper.     

基于区间2-型模糊度量的粗糙K-means聚类算法*

现有粗糙K-means聚类算法及系列改进、衍生算法均是从不同角度描述交叉类簇边界区域中的不确定性数据对象,却忽视类簇间规模的不均衡对聚类迭代过程及结果的影响.文中引入区间2-型模糊集的概念度量类簇的边界区域数据对象,提出基于区间2-型模糊度量的粗糙K-means聚类算法.首先根据类簇的数据分布生成边界区域样本对交叉类簇的隶属度区间,体现数据样本的空间分布信息.然后进一步考虑类簇的数据样本规模,在隶属度区间的基础上自适应地调整边界区域的样本对交叉类簇的影响系数.文中算法削弱边界区域对较小规模类簇的中心均值迭代的不利影响,提高聚类精度.在人工数据集及UCI标准数据集的测试分析验证算法的有效性.     

Type-2 Fuzzistics for Symmetric Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Sets: Part 2, Inverse Problems

In Part 1 of this two-part paper, we bounded the centroid of a symmetric interval type-2 fuzzy set (T2 FS), and consequently its uncertainty, using geometric properties of its footprint of uncertainty (FOU). We then used these bounds to solve forward problems, i.e., to go from parametric interval T2 FS models to data. The main purpose of the present paper is to formulate and solve inverse problems, i.e., to go from uncertain data to parametric interval T2 FS models, which we call type-2 fuzzistics. Given interval data collected from people about a phrase, and the inherent uncertainties associated with that data, which can be described statistically using the first- and second-order statistics about the end-point data, we establish parametric FOUs such that their uncertainty bounds are directly connected to statistical uncertainty bounds. These results should find applicability in computing with words     

Implementing Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Processors [Developmental Tools]

This article discusses some relevant methodological aspects for implementing IT2-FLS on hardware. First it describes a hardware architecture for an IT2-FP. In addition, it details particular considerations for the design of the different components of the architecture. As a study case, a simple implementation of an IT2-FP in FPGA technology is presented     

广义区间二型模糊集合的词计算

普通的模糊集合是点值为二维的一型模糊集合,二型模糊集合(Type-2 fuzzy sets, T2 FS)是点值为三维的模糊集合, T2 FS比相应的一型难以理解和计算. 为了让人们更好地理解T2 FS并推广其应用, 本文提出了广义区间二型模糊集合(Generalized interval type-2 fuzzy sets, GIT2 FS)的定义, 并将其分成三类:离散型、半离散型及连续型,分别给出相应的数学表达式与扩展原理公式,并得到了GIT2 FS在两种不同的模糊逻辑算子下的词计算.     

基于包含度的区间二型模糊粗糙集

基于区间二型模糊包含度的公理化定义,给出了新的区间二型模糊包含度计算公式.进一步,通过包含度定义了区间二型模糊粗糙集,并讨论了它的一些基本性质.最后,利用区间二型模糊粗糙集研究了连续域决策信息系统的属性约简,给出了新的约简方法.实例说明了该约简方法的具体计算步骤,并且通过实验验证了该算法的有效性和可行性.     

Type-2 Fuzzistics for Symmetric Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Sets: Part 1, Forward Problems

Interval type-2 fuzzy sets (T2 FS) play a central role in fuzzy sets as models for words and in engineering applications of T2 FSs. These fuzzy sets are characterized by their footprints of uncertainty (FOU), which in turn are characterized by their boundaries-upper and lower membership functions (MF). In this two-part paper, we focus on symmetric interval T2 FSs for which the centroid (which is an interval type-1 FS) provides a measure of its uncertainty. Intuitively, we anticipate that geometric properties about the FOU, such as its area and the center of gravities (centroids) of its upper and lower MFs, will be associated with the amount of uncertainty in such a T2 FS. The main purpose of this paper (Part 1) is to demonstrate that our intuition is correct and to quantify the centroid of a symmetric interval T2 FS, and consequently its uncertainty, with respect to such geometric properties. It is then possible, for the first time, to formulate and solve forward problems, i.e., to go from parametric interval T2 FS models to data with associated uncertainty bounds. We provide some solutions to such problems. These solutions are used in Part 2 to solve some inverse problems, i.e., to go from uncertain data to parametric interval T2 FS models (T2 fuzzistics)     

一一映射下区间二型模糊集合的语言动力学轨迹

给出区间二型模糊扩展原理,并将常规的一一映射抽象成与之对应的区间二型模糊映射。介绍基于区间二型模糊扩展原理的词计算方法。最后分析区间二型模糊集合的语言动力学轨迹。     

基于区间二型模糊集合的语言动力系统稳定性

运用区间二型模糊集合(Interval type-2 fuzzy sets, IT2 FSs) 的扩展原理将常规的数值函数转化为对应的区间二型模糊函数, 并给出了相应的词计算(Computing with words, CW)方法与算法,最后分析了严格单调情况下基于区间二型模糊集合的单输入单输出系统的语言动力系统(Linguistic dynamic systems, LDS)稳定性.     

Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Hierarchical Adaptive Cruise Following-Control for Intelligent Vehicles

Intelligent vehicles can effectively improve traffic congestion and road traffic safety. Adaptive cruise following-control (ACFC) is a vital part of intelligent vehicles. In this paper, a new hierarchical vehicle-following control strategy is presented by synthesizing the variable time headway model, type-2 fuzzy control, feedforward + fuzzy proportion integration (PI) feedback (F+FPIF) control, and inverse longitudinal dynamics model of vehicles. Firstly, a traditional variable time headway model is improved considering the acceleration of the lead car. Secondly, an interval type-2 fuzzy logic controller (IT2 FLC) is designed for the upper structure of the ACFC system to simulate the driver’s operating habits. To reduce the nonlinear influence and improve the tracking accuracy for the desired acceleration, the control strategy of F+FPIF is given for the lower control structure. Thirdly, the lower control method proposed in this paper is compared with the fuzzy PI control and the traditional method (no lower controller for tracking desired acceleration) separately. Meanwhile, the proportion integration differentiation (PID), linear quadratic regulator (LQR), subsection function control (SFC) and type-1 fuzzy logic control (T1 FLC) are respectively compared with the IT2 FLC in control performance under different scenes. Finally, the simulation results show the effectiveness of IT2 FLC for the upper structure and F+FPIF control for the lower structure.      

区间二型模糊集和模糊系统: 综述与展望

一型模糊集可以建模单个用户的语义概念中的不确定性, 即个体内不确定性. 一型模糊系统在控制和机器学习中得到了大量成功应用. 区间二型模糊集能同时建模个体内不确定性和个体间不确定性, 因而在很多应用中显示了比一型模糊系统更好的性能, 是近年来的研究热点. 本文首先介绍了区间二型模糊集的重要概念和理论研究进展, 总结了其在决策和机器学习中的成功应用, 然后介绍了区间二型模糊系统的基本操作和理论研究进展, 并回顾了其在控制和机器学习中的典型应用. 最后, 对区间二型模糊集和模糊系统未来的研究方向进行了展望.     

基于区间二型模糊集合的人工交通系统可信度评估

提出了一种基于区间二型模糊集合理论的人工交通系统可信度评估方法.该方法以二型模糊集合算法为核心数据处理方法,构建了人工交通系统的评估体系.利用置信区间方法提取实际交通数据和人工交通数据的统计特征,同时为二型模糊集合提供了输入数据.利用二型模糊集合处理不确定性、随机性和噪声数据的能力,得到刻画实际交通系统和人工交通系统特性的输出数据集.并基于Jaccard算法对两个系统二型模糊集合的输出集进行了相似度运算,以Cronbach系数值为依据,实现了人工交通系统的可信度评估.与传统可信度评估方法相比,该评估方法具有较强的数据处理能力,有效地实现了基于数据驱动方法理念下人工系统与实际系统之间的比较.本文基于面向对象编程语言搭建开发的基于Agent的人工交通系统模型,对其进行了可信度评估验证,评估结果说明了所提出方法的合理性和有效性.     

基于区间二型模糊摩擦补偿的鲁棒自适应控制

针对不确定机械系统中普遍存在的摩擦力,由于其非线性和不确定性,传统基于摩擦模型的补偿控制方法难以达到满意的系统性能要求.本文提出基于自适应区间二型（Type-2）模糊逻辑系统对系统摩擦进行补偿建模,并在该摩擦补偿方法的基础上设计出鲁棒自适应控制器,保证系统输出精度,且对摩擦环境的变化具有较强自适应性.区间二型模糊逻辑系统相对于传统一型模糊逻辑系统具有较强的处理不确定性问题的能力,在本文中使用自适应区间二型模糊逻辑系统不断逼近摩擦力,根据李雅普诺夫稳定性理论求出自适应律并证明系统跟踪误差的有界性.在不同摩擦环境下的仿真结果验证了本文所提摩擦建模方法与控制策略的有效性与实用性.     

区间二型模糊综合评判下的语言动力学分析

为了解决多人对事物的多因素动态评估问题,提出区间二型模糊综合评判下的语言动力学分析方法,给出半连通区间二型模糊集合的表述与运算.综合二型模糊集合与模糊综合评判,探讨二型模糊综合评判方法.结合不同时段的数据,形成多因素动态评估的语言动力学轨迹.最后将区间二型模糊综合评判下的语言动力学系统应用于旅游景区的动态评估中.