直觉模糊集的聚类方法研究

对基于直觉模糊集的聚类问题进行了研究．首先给出直觉模糊相似度的概念,并构建了直觉模糊相似矩阵和直觉模糊等价矩阵;然后定义了直觉模糊相似矩阵的合成运算法则．给出直觉模糊相似矩阵转化为直觉模糊等价矩阵的途径;此外．还分别定义了直觉模糊相似矩阵和直觉模糊等价矩阵的λ-截矩阵,进而给出了直觉模糊集的一种聚类方法;最后通过算例对该方法进行了说明和分析．     

Some geometric aggregation operators based on intuitionistic fuzzy sets

The weighted geometric (WG) operator and the ordered weighted geometric (OWG) operator are two common aggregation operators in the field of information fusion. But these two aggregation operators are usually used in situations where the given arguments are expressed as crisp numbers or linguistic values. In this paper, we develop some new geometric aggregation operators, such as the intuitionistic fuzzy weighted geometric (IFWG) operator, the intuitionistic fuzzy ordered weighted geometric (IFOWG) operator, and the intuitionistic fuzzy hybrid geometric (IFHG) operator, which extend the WG and OWG operators to accommodate the environment in which the given arguments are intuitionistic fuzzy sets which are characterized by a membership function and a non-membership function. Some numerical examples are given to illustrate the developed operators. Finally, we give an application of the IFHG operator to multiple attribute decision making based on intuitionistic fuzzy sets.     

On characterization of intuitionistic fuzzy rough sets based on intuitionistic fuzzy implicators

This paper presents a general framework for the study of relation-based (I,T)-intuitionistic fuzzy rough sets by using constructive and axiomatic approaches. In the constructive approach, by employing an intuitionistic fuzzy implicator I and an intuitionistic fuzzy triangle norm T, lower and upper approximations of intuitionistic fuzzy sets with respect to an intuitionistic fuzzy approximation space are first defined. Properties of (I,T)-intuitionistic fuzzy rough approximation operators are examined. The connections between special types of intuitionistic fuzzy relations and properties of intuitionistic fuzzy approximation operators are established. In the axiomatic approach, an operator-oriented characterization of (I,T)-intuitionistic fuzzy rough sets is proposed. Different axiom sets characterizing the essential properties of intuitionistic fuzzy approximation operators associated with various intuitionistic fuzzy relations are explored.     

t-Norm based cuts of intuitionistic fuzzy sets

We consider the system of intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IF-sets) in a universe X and study the cuts of an IF-set. Suppose a left continuous triangular norm is given. The t-norm based cut (level set) of an IF-set is defined in a way that binds the membership and nonmembership functions via the triangular norm. This is an extension of usual cuts of IF-sets. We show that the system of these cuts fulfils analogical properties as usual systems of cuts. However, it is not possible to reconstruct an IF-set from the system of t-norm based cuts.     

On the J-divergence of intuitionistic fuzzy sets with its application to pattern recognition

The importance of suitable distance measures between intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IFSs) arises because of the role they play in the inference problem. A concept closely related to one of distance measures is a divergence measure based on the idea of information-theoretic entropy that was first introduced in communication theory by Shannon (1949). It is known that J-divergence is an important family of divergences. In this paper, we construct J-divergence between IFSs. The proposed J-divergence can induce some useful distance and similarity measures between IFSs. Numerical examples demonstrate that the proposed measures perform well in clustering and pattern recognition.     

基于覆盖的直觉模糊粗糙集

通过直觉模糊覆盖概念将覆盖粗糙集模型进行推广,提出一种基于直觉模糊覆盖的直觉模糊粗糙集模型.首先,介绍了直觉模糊集、直觉模糊覆盖和直觉模糊逻辑算子等概念;然后,利用直觉模糊三角模和直觉模糊蕴涵,构建两对基于直觉模糊覆盖的下直觉模糊粗糙近似算子和上直觉模糊粗糙近似算子;最后,给出了这些算子的基本性质并研究了它们之间的对偶性.     

Personnel selection based on intuitionistic fuzzy sets

One of the most important activities carried out by human resource management is personnel selection, concerned with identifying an individual from a pool of candidates suitable for a vacant position. Traditionally, personnel selection is a group decision‐making problem under multiple criteria containing subjectivity, imprecision, and vagueness, which are best represented with fuzzy data. In this article, the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method extended to intuitionistic fuzzy environments is proposed to select appropriate personnel among candidates. An intuitionistic fuzzy set (IFS), which is characterized by membership function, nonmembership function, and hesitation margin, is a more suitable way to deal with vagueness when compared to a fuzzy set. To demonstrate the applicability and effectiveness of the intuitionistic fuzzy TOPSIS method, a numerical example of personnel selection in a manufacturing company for a sales manager position is given. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Clustering algorithm for intuitionistic fuzzy sets

The intuitionistic fuzzy set (IFS) theory, originated by Atanassov [K. Atanassov, Intuitionistic fuzzy sets, Fuzzy Sets and Systems 20 (1986) 87-96], has been used in a wide range of applications, such as logic programming, medical diagnosis, pattern recognition, and decision making, etc. However, so far there has been little investigation of the clustering techniques of IFSs. In this paper, we define the concepts of association matrix and equivalent association matrix, and introduce some methods for calculating the association coefficients of IFSs. Then, we propose a clustering algorithm for IFSs. The algorithm uses the association coefficients of IFSs to construct an association matrix, and utilizes a procedure to transform it into an equivalent association matrix. The λ-cutting matrix of the equivalent association matrix is used to cluster the given IFSs. Moreover, we extend the algorithm to cluster interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IVIFSs), and finally, demonstrate the effectiveness of our clustering algorithm by experimental results.     

A patent infringement early-warning methodology based on intuitionistic fuzzy sets: A case study of Huawei

In the era of technology-driven economies, patent infringement has become one of the main risks faced by companies, which exists in all stages of technological innovation. However, the increasing size of patent information as well as the inherent fuzziness of patent infringement risk make the early warning of this risk a knowledge-intensive engineering activity. In this study, a novel patent infringement early warning methodology based on intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IFSs) is proposed to accurately evaluate and classify patent infringement risk for its management. First, a hierarchical indicator system of the methodology is established, including indicators of regional judicial and administrative protection. Then entropy weights for IFSs and intuitionistic fuzzy weighted geometric (IFWG) operators are utilized to objectively and automatically aggregate indicator data on early warning patents and their similar patents to evaluate IFS results, which is a multi-layer data processing structure. Finally, the normalized Euclidean distances are used to classify risk levels. In a case study, Huawei's historical patents are taken as the test data, and the methodology is verified by comparing the output results and classification with the actual litigation status. Managerial implications for design engineers and patent attorneys are discussed corresponding to various technological innovation stages.     

一种基于直觉模糊集相似度的多属性决策方法

直觉模糊集（ＩＦＳ）是对模糊集理论的一种扩充,能更好地处理模糊概念．首先给出一种新的直觉模糊集相似度;然后提出基于直觉模糊集相似度的多属性决策方法;最后通过线性目标规划模型和直觉模糊集相似度,得到属性的最优权重和相应的方案排序．数值实例表明,该方法是有效而可行的．     

Some information measures for interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets

A new information entropy measure of interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy set (IvIFS) is proposed by using membership interval and non-membership interval of IvIFS, which complies with the extended form of Deluca-Termini axioms for fuzzy entropy. Then the cross-entropy of IvIFSs is presented and the relationship between the proposed entropy measures and the existing information measures of IvIFSs is discussed. Additionally, some numerical examples are given to illustrate the applications of the proposed entropy and cross-entropy of IvIFSs to pattern recognition and decision-making.     

Entropy, similarity measure of interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets and their applications

In this paper we propose an entropy measure for interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets, which generalizes three entropy measures defined independently by Szmidt, Wang and Huang, for intuitionistic fuzzy sets. We also give an approach to construct similarity measures using entropy measures for interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets. In particular, the proposed entropy measure for interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets can yield a similarity measure. Several illustrative examples are given to demonstrate the practicality and effectiveness of the proposed formulas. We apply the similarity measure to solve problems on pattern recognitions, multi-criteria fuzzy decision making and medical diagnosis.     

直觉模糊多属性决策方法综述

直觉模糊多属性决策是当前决策领域的一个研究热点,在实际决策中有着广泛的应用.按照直觉模糊集的发展形式:直觉模糊集、区间直觉模糊集、直觉三角模糊数和直觉梯形模糊数,分别介绍它们在多属性决策与群决策中的研究现状,并对其未来的发展方向进行了探讨与展望.     

On possible and necessary inclusion of intuitionistic fuzzy sets

The problem of measuring the degree of inclusion for two intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IF-sets) is considered. Since the nature of IF-sets includes uncertainty expressed both by the membership and nonmembership functions, this very feature should be also regarded in the construction of the subsethood measures. Therefore, we suggest not a single coefficient measuring the grade of subsethood but two indicators that leave some space to the mentioned uncertainty and correspond rather to necessary and possible inclusion.     

Choquet integrals of weighted intuitionistic fuzzy information

The Choquet integral is a very useful way of measuring the expected utility of an uncertain event [G. Choquet, Theory of capacities, Annales de l’institut Fourier 5 (1953) 131-295]. In this paper, we use the Choquet integral to propose some intuitionistic fuzzy aggregation operators. The operators not only consider the importance of the elements or their ordered positions, but also can reflect the correlations among the elements or their ordered positions. It is worth pointing out that most of the existing intuitionistic fuzzy aggregation operators are special cases of our operators. Moreover, we propose the interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy correlated averaging operator and the interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy correlated geometric operator to aggregate interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy information, and apply them to a practical decision-making problem involving the prioritization of information technology improvement projects.     

Information fusion for intuitionistic fuzzy decision making: An overview

Intuitionistic fuzzy decision making is to find the suitable method for ranking alternatives based on the provided intuitionistic fuzzy information or some related attributes. To date, many studies have focused on intuitionistic fuzzy decision making problems and various decision making methodologies and approaches have been proposed. To provide a clear perspective on the information fusion for intuitionistic fuzzy decision making, this paper presents an overview on the existing intuitionistic fuzzy decision making theories and methods from the perspective of information fusion, involving the determination of attribute weights, the aggregation of intuitionistic fuzzy information and the ranking of alternatives. Some potential challenges in future research are meanwhile pointed out. In addition, we provide a survey of recent applications of the discussed theories and methods in various fields.     

Intuitionistic fuzzy recognizers and intuitionistic fuzzy finite automata

Intuitionistic fuzzy recognizers and intuitionistic fuzzy finite automata are discussed. The notions of intuitionistic fuzzy recognizer, complete accessible intuitionistic fuzzy recognizer, intuitionistic fuzzy finite automata, deterministic intuitionistic fuzzy finite automata, and intuitionistic fuzzy language are introduced. It is shown that the languages recognized by intuitionistic fuzzy recognizer are regular, and the intuitionistic fuzzy languages recognized by the intuitionistic fuzzy finite automaton and the intuitionistic fuzzy languages recognized by deterministic intuitionistic fuzzy finite automaton are equivalent. This work is supported by National Science Foundation of China (Grant No.10571112), “TRAPOYT” of China and National 973 Foundation Research Program(Grant No.2002CB312200).     

基于直觉模糊三角模的直觉模糊粗糙集

提出一种基于直觉模糊三角模的直觉模糊粗糙集.首先,定义了直觉模糊集上的T模及其剩余蕴涵,研究了直觉模糊T模的剩余蕴涵的性质,并推导了通用计算表达式;然后,将模糊T粗糙集扩展成直觉模糊粗糙集,证明了模糊T粗糙集、粗糙模糊集和Pawlak粗糙集都是直觉模糊粗糙集的特殊情形;最后,证明了直觉模糊粗糙集的一些性质.     

Generalized intuitionistic fuzzy soft sets with applications in decision-making

The concept of intuitionistic fuzzy soft set (IFSS) arising from intuitionistic fuzzy set (IFS) is generalized by including a parameter reflecting a moderator's opinion about the validity of the information provided. The resulting generalized intuitionistic fuzzy soft set (GIFSS) finds a special role in the decision making applications. It can evaluate the given criteria along with the moderator's assessment of the furnished data. The properties of GIFSS are investigated and the associated relations called generalized intuitionistic fuzzy soft relations (GIFSR) are given. A similarity measure is given to compare two GIFSSs. As this is not applicable to fuzzy numbers, a new score function is devised to compare two intuitionistic fuzzy numbers (IFNs), the components of IFS. The effectiveness of the proposed GIFSS in decision making is demonstrated on four case studies.     

Segmentation of gray scale image based on intuitionistic fuzzy sets constructed from several membership functions

Segmentation is the process of extraction of objects from an image. This paper proposes a new algorithm to construct intuitionistic fuzzy set (IFS) from multiple fuzzy sets as an application to image segmentation. Hesitation degree in IFS is formulated as the degree of ignorance (due to the lack of knowledge) to determine whether the chosen membership function is best for image segmentation. By minimizing entropy of IFS generated from various fuzzy sets, an image is thresholded. Experimental results are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.