arXiv Machine Learning By Takayuki Kuriyama

Relative Prime Factorization and Finite-State Presentations under Fixed Finite-Monoid Observation

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The paper investigates exact factorization and canonical presentations of languages relative to a fixed finite‑monoid observation. It shows that unique factorization does not guarantee a finite relative presentation property (FRP) by presenting a 36‑element quotient with infinite valid prime‑return rules, and introduces the stronger finite‑state relative presentation property (FSRP). The authors further define prime‑target left‑division determinism (PTLD), prove its implications for factorization and rule bounds, and provide efficient learning algorithms for the canonical PTLD presentation and FSRP controller.

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