FUZZY REASONING AND FUZZY PETRI NETS

This work presents a net-based structure to model approximate reasoning using fuzzy production rules, the Fuzzy Petri Net model. The Fuzzy Petri Net model is formally defined as a n-uple of elements. It allows for the representation of simple and complex forms of rules such as rules with conjunction in the antecedent and qualified rules. Parallel rules and conflicting rules can be modeled as well. We also developed an analysis method based on state equations and two fuzzy reasoning algorithms. Finally, the proposed method is applied to an example.