A Generalization of the Classic Combination Rules to DSm Hyper-power Sets

In this article, the author generalizes Dempster's rule, Yager's rule, and Dubois-Prade's rule for belief functions combination in order to be applica- ble to hyper-power sets according to the Dezert-Smarandache (DSm) Theory. A comparison of the rules with the DSm rule of combination is further presented.

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