Chapter 11, Problem 2CRP

Program Plan Intro

Soda dispensing machine:

Soda dispensing machine is an electronic device which dispenses soda or carbonated drinks for certain sum of money in exchange.

Agent:

Agent in context to soda dispensing machine is a device which senses the response of an individual and performs the task accordingly.

Sensors:

Sensors are the electronic devices and a part of a machine which detects or sense certain activities for which these are designed and record it.

Actuators:

Actuators are the electronic device and a part of a machine which controls the several functions and mechanism of the machine.

Level of response by a machine:

A machine includes several devices; each contains specific purpose and gives different types of response such as:

• Reflex: It is a level of response by any machine in which an action is performed to certain behavior.
• Knowledge based: It is a level of response by any machine which requires an intellectual behavior and characteristics.
• Goal based: It is a level of response by a machine which establishes a goal or objectives to be performed.