shapiro@wdl1.UUCP (David B Shapiro) (04/22/89)
Hello, I'm looking for a public domain natural language interpreter for database systems. That is, a tool that will parse an english sentance and, given knowledge of the underlying database, generate the appropriate SQL or Quel statement. Ideally, one that works on top of Ingres, but I think porting from another db to Ingres would not be too difficult. I already have information from the following vendors: AI Corporation Dynamics Research w/ "SPOCK" Microrim w/ "CLOUT" Natural Language Inc. I have seen a demo of the Natural Language product, which seems quite comprehensive but it's about 25K per installation. I would also be interested in hearing about any research you are doing in this area - I have an application which can use this technology. Thanks for any pointers. David Shapiro Ford Aerospace Corp. Western Development Laboratories shapiro@ford-wdl1.arpa ...{sgi,sun,ucbvax}!wdl1!shapiro All opinions stated here are my own, not my employer's.