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STATUTES

for the
Working Group for Learning Systems
and the 
Swedish Learning Systems Society

Background

In Swedish industry, universities and technical institutes there is an increasing interest for Artificial Neural Networks and Learning System techniques. To meet a need for exchange of information, knowledge and experience a working group for ANN was formed June 7 1991. As a first measure the ANN working group took the initiative to establish SNNS, the Swedish Neural Network Society. Since the start, the field has developed, and the area of interests of SNNS has therefore been extended to cover nearby areas. The working group changed it name to the Working Group for Learning Systems, and at the annual meeting November 25th 1999 SNNS changed it name to SSLS (Svenska Sällskapet för Lärande System) - the Swedish Learning Systems Society.

Definition

An artificial neural net (ANN) is a network of a great number of simple, summing processors working in parallel and communicating via modifiable, weighted couplings. ANN-based techniques are, for example, used for adaptive pattern recognition and guidance. The basic structure and function in ANN is inspired by analogies with biological (neural) information processing. 
The interests and activities of the working group and the Swedish Learning Systems Society are centered around techniques closely related to ANNs, that are useful for the same type of problems as ANNs. These techniques usually take a statistical approach to a problem, and can learn from and adapt to the environment. Such techniques will here be called Learning Systems.
Examples of Learning Systems are: Artificial Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, Fuzzy Logic, Inductive Logic Methods, Case Based Systems, and various methods for statistical modelling.

Objectives

To increase the knowledge about Learning Systems in Swedish industry so that these techniques will be applied early for purposes suitable for them. The main focus is on solving real problems for which a Learning System is more appropriate than a more conventional method. Effective use of Learning Systems aims at improving the competitiveness of the Swedish trade and industry. 

Activities

The working group intends to:

  • Uphold a contact net within the Learning Systems community, among other through the committee itself and through the interest association SSLS, the Swedish Learning Systems Society. 
  • When needed provide viewpoints and function as an advisory body and reference group on matters concerning Swedish research and development. 
  • Encourage activities such as
    • Disseminating knowledge about Learning Systems
    • Uses of Learning Systems
    • Development of applications
    • Development of tools
    • Research
    • International contacts
    • Cooperation between business and academic communities.
  • Bridge the borders between different techniques and disciplines within the Learning Systems area.
Examples of activities are:
  • Organizing seminars with prominent representatives from the field
  • Upholding an electronic conference net
  • Spreading information in other ways, e g through articles and reports
  • Organizing joint study visits

STATUTES FOR THE WORKING GROUP FOR LEARNING SYSTEMS

§1 Participants
The working group consists of representatives for Swedish engineering industry and technical institutes, universities and/or research institutes. The intention is that a majority of its participants shall be from the industry. 
The working group selects members upon recommendations. 

§2 Officials The working group appoints chairperson and secretary. They are appointed for one calendar year at a time. 

§3 Economy
The working group handles no economy. The participants put up their business time and act as hosts, an honor circulating among the participants' organisations. 

§4 Meetings
The working group meets about 5 times per year. 

The working group organizes the SSLS annual meeting. This is preferably done in connection with some conference or seminar. 

STATUTES FOR SSLS - THE SWEDISH LEARNING SYSTEMS SOCIETY

The Swedish Learning Systems Society  - SSLS - is an association of people interested in Learning Systems. To become a member, an application for membership should be sent to the Working Group for Learning Systems. Members of SSLS is obliged to report address changes and intentions not to remain a member. 

The working group for Learning Systems is the board of SSLS, and has further these tasks: 

  • Arrange the SSLS annual meeting 
  • Distribute information in the area of Learning Systems 
  • Organize seminars and conferences 
  • Maintains the list of members of SSLS. 
The SSLS annual meeting approves the board for one year at a time and proposes changes in objectives and activities.