Negoisst

Basic Concept

The objectives of supporting negotiations electronically are reached by integrating semantic webtechnologies, amongst others. Text message contents are semi-automatically assigned to well-defined concepts, what can reduce misunderstandings. Further, intentions are made explicit by the sender by pragmatic enrichment - hence, it is always transparent whether a message is meant e.g. as a formal offer (offer) or an informal question (question). Moreover, functions like generating contracts or intelligent search are facilitated.

The system is rooted in the "language-action perspective" (Searle/ Habermas) and therefore focuses on the support of communication processes. It also integrates analytic functions, though, comparable with those of the well-knownInspire Systembut relying on semantic annotations. E.g. based on a hybrid conjoint approach, the system can estimate the utility values for offers made during a negotiation process.

Negoisst Features

What does the Negoisst system provide in detail? How can I use it and which functionality does the system have?

Overview of the most important features:

• Flexible web-application
• Bilateral, asynchronous negotiations (like email)
  
  • free text
  • mature communication model, intention of a message is made explicit
  • strict separation of binding and non-binding (coffee bar) interaction by message types
  • semi-structured communication, natural language messages are enriched with references to the agenda what facilitates automatic processing and evaluation of the message (see video)
  • integration of message and document view - automatically generated contracts refer to individual decisions in the negotiation process (see DOC.COM framework)
  • agenda can be extended dynamically
• diverse set-up and analytic tools for negotiation group exercises
• integrated negotiation agents - decision processes can be automated for respective negotiation tasks such as training
• Decision support
• scoring model for offers
• easy to trace
• changes of model possible at any time
• live update of evaluations during message writing

Negoisst Technology

• Dynamic protocols
• OWLintegration - store and use mutual "understanding" of the negotiation parties (based on JENA API)
• AJAX-enabled - important information is always up-to-date
• Flexible Java implementation
• 100% open source - all components stem from the OpenSource community, thank you!