A Service-Oriented Negotiation Model Between Autonomous Agents
OA Location
Author(s)
Sierra, C
Faratin, P
Jennings, NR
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
We present a formal model of negotiation between autonomous agents. The purpose of the negotiation is to reach an agreement about the provision of a service by one agent for another. The model defines a range of strategies and tactics that agents can employ to generate initial offers, evaluate proposals and offer counter proposals. The model is based on computationally tractable assumptions and is demonstrated in the domain of business process management. Initial proofs about the convergence of negotiation are also presented.
Date Issued
1997
Citation
1997, pp.17-35
Start Page
17
End Page
35
Identifier
http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/252158/
Source
8th European Workshop on Modelling Autonomous Agents in a Multi-Agent World (MAAMAW-97)
Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing
08 Information And Computing Sciences
Publication Status
Unpublished