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ALICE stands for '''A'''utonomous '''L'''ogical '''I'''intelligence and '''C'''onsciousness '''E'''mutation.
[[File:Alice-logo.png|thumb|ALICE interface logo]]
[[File:Alice-holo-female.png|thumb|Feminine holographic ALICE interface]]
[[File:Alice-holo-male.png|thumb|Masculine holographic ALICE interface]]
ALICE stands for '''A'''utonomous '''L'''ogical '''I'''ntelligence and '''C'''onsciousness '''E'''mulation.


The software is designed to simulate human interaction and decision making processes and was invented on Earth by the Tatsuo Kobayashi.  Its primary use is as a semi-aware computer operating system.  The software is not sentient and does not have personality in the traditional sense but does develop a dynamic interaction protocol which does make the computer seem to have a personality of its own.  The software sits on top of an abstraction layer that can be adapted to any computer system allowing autonomous control.
The software is an adaptive control system, designed to simulate human interaction and decision making processes and was invented on Earth by the Tatsuo Kobayashi.  Its primary use is as a semi-aware computer operating system.  The software is not sentient and does not have personality in the traditional sense but does develop over time using a dynamic interaction protocol which does make the computer seem to have a personality of its own.  The software sits on top of an abstraction layer that can be adapted to any computer system allowing autonomous control.
 
== Control Interface ==
The basic control interface is a 3D holographic interface projected in short range from the control surface and provides a manipulatable surface for users to control.  The system is adaptive and can be pictorial with iconography denoting functions or pure command-line driven with any level of function in-between.  The default is a mix of the two with clean lines and very little skeuomorphism, using multiple interface layers to facilitate multitasking.  An immersive 3D environment can also be used to bring the user into a virtual world which denotes system function, this is most often used completely mentally using a [[Headjack]] or other [[Neural Interface|neural interface]] or it can be done with the use of a holodeck.  Engineers will use this immersive system often for diagnostic purposes and it allows for maximum display of complex information.


== Sentience ==
== Sentience ==
Because ALICE software is not truly self aware or conscious in it can perform complex activities with moderate decision making but it cannot choose to work independently outside of its programmed responses.  With enough information in its database and the addition of an automated repair and maintenance system for physical tasks ALICE can operate a moderate sized starship effectively without human interaction, though combat or similarly dynamic situations are not recommended.
Although ALICE software is not truly self aware or conscious, it can perform complex activities with advanced decision making but it cannot choose to work independently outside of its programmed responses.  The programmed system is incapable of true intelligence or advanced problem solving outside of its explicit programming, it is adaptive and can learn new tasks over time.  It can appear to be somewhat self aware but the system is designed to not be complex enough to attain sentience.


[[:Category:Starfleet|Starfleet]] has shifted a good deal of focus to this type of system since it does not pose the moral ambiguities associated with sentient computer software such as the EMH system or a [[QUINN AI|QUINN]].
== Interactive Voice Interface ==
 
An interactive voice interface is available, though is seldom used without direct cause.  The system and project a humanoid form within established interface templates.  The main purpose of this is to provide a workable interface for someone unable to use the standard control interfaceThis includes emergency situations or situations of infirmity, where the user is physically incapable of getting to the controlsThe system will respond to any name it is given, the most universal name is simply ''Computer'' though it accepts Alice and Alec by default.
== Holographic Interface ==
Support for a holographic interface is also included, the default interface image is that of the creator's daughter.  The idea is that a computer would be easier and more efficient to operate for humans if direct human style interaction was possible even without such sophisticated AI as the EMH software whete sentience is possibleKobayashi was also firmly against the development of sentient AI systems for widespread use, believing that the moral and ethical questions such development raised should be answered firstAs such his system is designed to demonstrate that QUINN level AI is unnecessary to provide personal human-level interactions with a ships computer.
 
=== Templates ===
The default interface image can be replaced by any holographic template, although safeguards are in place to prevent the use of a template based on a living person as Kobayashi foresaw that such use could create significant problems with privacy and identity if used on a large scale.
 
<gallery>
file:alice-male.jpg|Male [[Starfleet]]
file:alice-female.jpg|Female [[Starfleet]]
file:alice-civ-male.jpg|Male Civilian
file:alice-civ-female.jpg|Female Civilian
</gallery>


=== Language ===
=== Language ===
Language and response profiles for core Federation cultures as well as diplomatic profiles for interaction with some non-Federation cultures are availible to allow easy interaction with other races as well.  This includes generic template images, accents, and common vernacular.
Language and response profiles for core [[Federation]] cultures as well as diplomatic profiles for interaction with some non-Federation cultures are availible to allow easy interaction with other races as well.  This includes generic template images, accents, and common vernacular.


=== Gender ===
=== Gender ===
Male templates will respond to Alice, but also add the name Alec to allow for easier interaction for gender sensitivity.
Male templates will respond to Alice, but also add the name Alec to allow for easier interaction for gender sensitivity.


[[Category:Blazing Umbra]]
== Remote Terminals ==
[[Category:Computer Systems]]
Remote systems such as the [[Vertex Scanner]], [[Solas Tempus Communicator]], and even a [[SPERO]] can access the ALICE interface of remote systems.  Each of these decides uses the ALICE Interface standard as well, but as the systems are linked via [[BlueNet]] each terminal can act as a remote interface for any other terminal.  The usual linkage of this is for a Vertex Scanner, [[Communicator]], or SPERO to relay commands to a fixed terminal.  It does not have to be this way though, and the reverse is also possible.
 
[[Category:Advanced Technology]]

Latest revision as of 23:42, 17 February 2024

ALICE interface logo
Feminine holographic ALICE interface
Masculine holographic ALICE interface

ALICE stands for Autonomous Logical Intelligence and Consciousness Emulation.

The software is an adaptive control system, designed to simulate human interaction and decision making processes and was invented on Earth by the Tatsuo Kobayashi. Its primary use is as a semi-aware computer operating system. The software is not sentient and does not have personality in the traditional sense but does develop over time using a dynamic interaction protocol which does make the computer seem to have a personality of its own. The software sits on top of an abstraction layer that can be adapted to any computer system allowing autonomous control.

Control Interface

The basic control interface is a 3D holographic interface projected in short range from the control surface and provides a manipulatable surface for users to control. The system is adaptive and can be pictorial with iconography denoting functions or pure command-line driven with any level of function in-between. The default is a mix of the two with clean lines and very little skeuomorphism, using multiple interface layers to facilitate multitasking. An immersive 3D environment can also be used to bring the user into a virtual world which denotes system function, this is most often used completely mentally using a Headjack or other neural interface or it can be done with the use of a holodeck. Engineers will use this immersive system often for diagnostic purposes and it allows for maximum display of complex information.

Sentience

Although ALICE software is not truly self aware or conscious, it can perform complex activities with advanced decision making but it cannot choose to work independently outside of its programmed responses. The programmed system is incapable of true intelligence or advanced problem solving outside of its explicit programming, it is adaptive and can learn new tasks over time. It can appear to be somewhat self aware but the system is designed to not be complex enough to attain sentience.

Interactive Voice Interface

An interactive voice interface is available, though is seldom used without direct cause. The system and project a humanoid form within established interface templates. The main purpose of this is to provide a workable interface for someone unable to use the standard control interface. This includes emergency situations or situations of infirmity, where the user is physically incapable of getting to the controls. The system will respond to any name it is given, the most universal name is simply Computer though it accepts Alice and Alec by default.

Language

Language and response profiles for core Federation cultures as well as diplomatic profiles for interaction with some non-Federation cultures are availible to allow easy interaction with other races as well. This includes generic template images, accents, and common vernacular.

Gender

Male templates will respond to Alice, but also add the name Alec to allow for easier interaction for gender sensitivity.

Remote Terminals

Remote systems such as the Vertex Scanner, Solas Tempus Communicator, and even a SPERO can access the ALICE interface of remote systems. Each of these decides uses the ALICE Interface standard as well, but as the systems are linked via BlueNet each terminal can act as a remote interface for any other terminal. The usual linkage of this is for a Vertex Scanner, Communicator, or SPERO to relay commands to a fixed terminal. It does not have to be this way though, and the reverse is also possible.