Data processing apparatus and method for merging and processing deterministic knowledge and non-deterministic knowledge

A data processing apparatus for merging and processing deterministic and non-deterministic knowledge, the data processing apparatus interoperating with a specific application service system to process knowledge information of a corresponding application service environment, the data processing apparatus comprising:

• a knowledge base unit configured to store the knowledge information, the knowledge information including a conversion rule for converting collected data generated by the application service system into a predetermined type of knowledge;
• a machine learning unit configured to perform machine learning on the converted knowledge stored in the knowledge base unit on a data type basis and extract extensive conversion rule information according to the type of collected data;
• a data conversion unit configured to input data type information regarding collected data generated in the specific application service environment and the conversion rule of the knowledge base unit to the machine learning unit, augment the conversion rule of the knowledge base unit by reflecting the extensive conversion rule information extracted by the machine learning unit, and convert the collected data generated in the specific application service environment into knowledge information on the basis of the conversion rule of the knowledge base unit;
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• a context awareness unit configured to receive context information, service information, and rule generation information from the application service system, generate context awareness rules for context awareness, extract complete rule information for an incomplete rule among generated context awareness through the machine learning unit, generate a complete context awareness by reflecting the extracted complete rule information, and provide context information or service information derived by applying the context awareness rule to the application service system.