Checking satisfiability of temporal constraint networks involves infinite variables domains. We explore a solution based upon finite partitions of infinite domains. Though a straightforward partition results in a sound and complete backtrack, its extension to forward checking is not complete. Using bi-intervals, we obtain sound and complete backtrack and forward checking algorithms. Moreover, we show that bi-intervals used in a hybrid algorithm which also instanti- ates constraints improve backtrack efficiency.
Citation:
Jean-Francois Baget, Sebastien Laborie, "Bi-Intervals for Backtracking on Temporal Constraint Networks," time, pp.163-168, 14th International Symposium on Temporal Representation and Reasoning (TIME'07), 2007