This special issue proposes a space for researchers to discuss the challenges of bridging pattern recognition and cognitive assistants. This bridge was travelled in both sides. From one side, how pattern recognition methods can help intelligent systems to become more cognitive. And from the other side, how cognitive models can improve pattern recognition methods so that the final system can better assist users. So, this special issue presents research work on these topics, aiming to observe their interrelations in order to create theoretical approaches, methodologies and computational tools to advance work on cognitive assistants and pattern recognition.

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关于模式识别和认知助手的特刊

本期特刊为研究人员提供了一个讨论桥接模式识别和认知助手的挑战的空间。这座桥在两边都经过。一方面，模式识别方法如何帮助智能系统变得更具认知能力。另一方面，认知模型如何改善模式识别方法，从而使最终系统可以更好地为用户提供帮助。因此，本期特刊介绍了有关这些主题的研究工作，旨在观察它们之间的相互关系，从而创建理论方法，方法论和计算工具，以推进认知助手和模式识别方面的工作。