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Ian Frank
Researcher at Future University Hakodate
Publications - 42
Citations - 778
Ian Frank is an academic researcher from Future University Hakodate. The author has contributed to research in topics: Game tree & Complete information. The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 40 publications receiving 756 citations. Previous affiliations of Ian Frank include Vrije Universiteit Brussel & Future University in Egypt.
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Search in Games with Incomplete Information: A Case Study Using Bridge Card Play
Ian Frank,David Basin +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, a best defense model for games with incomplete information is presented, which is based on the assumptions typically made when incomplete information problems are analysed in expert texts, and an algorithm capable of computing equilibrium point strategies for optimal play is defined.
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A theoretical and empirical investigation of search in imperfect information games
Ian Frank,David Basin +1 more
TL;DR: On a set of Bridge problems drawn from a definitive expert text, the heuristics consistently identify strategies as good as, or superior to, the expert solutions – the first time a game-general tree search algorithm has been capable of such performance.
Book
Search and Planning Under Incomplete Information: A Study Using Bridge Card Play
TL;DR: An overview of commercial computer Bridge systems and proof-planning: solving independent goals using tactics and methods for search in games with incomplete information.
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Automatic Soccer Commentary and RoboCup
TL;DR: It is suggested that automated soccer commentary has a key role to play within the overall RoboCup initiative and has the potential to make a significant impact on RoboC cup challenges such as learning, teamwork, and opponent modeling.
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The Statistics Proxy Server
TL;DR: A real-time statistical analysis tool for soccer designed to promote the advancement of RoboCup by facilitating fundamental research on issues such as learning and team evaluation and assessment is presented.