Region–based theory of discrete spaces: A proximity approach

Ivo Düntsch and Dimiter Vakarelov

From the issue entitled "Knowledge Discovery and Discrete Mathematics: Dedicated to the Memory of Peter L. Hammer"

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Abstract

We introduce Boolean proximity algebras as a generalization of Efremovič proximities which are suitable in reasoning about discrete regions. Following Stone’s representation theorem for Boolean algebras, it is shown that each such algebra is isomorphic to a substructure of a complete and atomic Boolean proximity algebra.

Keywords  Proximity algebras - Discrete spaces - Qualitative spatial reasoning

Mathematics Subject Classifications (2000)  03G05 - 06E25 - 68T30


Co-operation was supported by EC COST Action 274 “Theory and Applications of Relational Structures as Knowledge Instruments” (TARSKI), www.tarski.org, and NATO Collaborative Linkage Grant PST.CLG 977641.

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