Intelligent AI traceability management system for components based on AltiumDesigner
The component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer solves the problems of lack of automatic recording of component call information and poor tool compatibility, and realizes efficient management and consistent design of the entire component life cycle, thereby improving the efficiency and quality of electronic design.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511909290.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies lack an automatic recording mechanism for component call information, and components are not effectively bound to project information. Existing traceability tools have poor compatibility, limited retrieval methods, and lack access control and version control when multiple people collaborate, making it difficult to achieve intelligent traceability and management of the entire lifecycle of components.
The component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer adopts COMInterop technology and is deeply integrated with Altium Designer. It combines AI retrieval algorithms, automated binding and asynchronous processing to realize automatic recording and fast retrieval of component information. It supports multi-person collaborative permission management and version control, and provides intelligent prompts and synchronization functions.
It enables efficient management of the entire lifecycle of components, improves design consistency and work efficiency, reduces the intensity of manual operation, and enhances system compatibility and collaboration capabilities.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic design aids technology, specifically a component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of electronic design, Altium Designer, as a mainstream electronic design automation software, is widely used in tasks such as component library creation and circuit design. With the increasing number of electronic design projects in enterprises, the reuse rate of components is constantly improving. However, existing technologies have many pain points: component call information lacks an automatic recording mechanism, requiring manual statistics, which is inefficient and prone to errors; components and project information are not effectively bound, making it impossible to quickly locate all projects using the component when it is updated or replaced, leading to difficulties in ensuring design consistency; existing traceability tools are mostly independent third-party software with poor compatibility with Altium Designer, requiring users to switch between multiple platforms, resulting in high learning costs; search methods are limited, only supporting exact matching, which cannot meet the needs of rapid search in complex scenarios; and the lack of effective permission management and version control during multi-person collaboration easily leads to data conflicts.
[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, while some component management tools exist in the existing technology, they generally suffer from drawbacks such as limited functionality, low integration, and insufficient intelligence. They are unable to achieve intelligent traceability and management of the entire lifecycle of components, and thus cannot meet the standardization and efficiency requirements of enterprise-level electronic design. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent AI traceability management system for electronic components based on Altium Designer, in order to solve the problems raised in the prior art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer, comprising: The interactive interface module is deeply integrated with the Altium Designer software menu, mimicking the native interface style of Altium Designer, and providing a component search input panel, a graphical preview window for usage history, and intelligent prompt pop-ups. The Altium integration module calls the API of Altium Designer 21 and above through COMInterop technology and combines DelphiScript scripts to achieve automated operation. The Altium integration module includes a plug-in embedded unit, which adds an intelligent traceability function entry to the Altium Designer menu. The data processing and storage module includes an Altium native format compatibility unit, an SQLite database storage unit, and an AI retrieval unit. The Altium native format compatibility unit directly adapts to .Schlib, .Pcblib, .Schdoc, and .Pcbdoc file formats. The SQLite database storage unit stores component information, project association information, and historical data. The AI retrieval unit uses intelligent algorithms to achieve fast matching and querying of component usage records. The core algorithm module includes a parameter mapping unit, an automated binding unit, and an asynchronous processing unit. The parameter mapping unit parses dynamic fields based on regular expressions and combines them with JSON configuration rules to achieve intelligent parameter matching. The automated binding unit uses AutoMapper to achieve intelligent association between components and Project information. The asynchronous processing unit uses the C# async / await mechanism to optimize the performance of batch task processing. The intelligent prompt and synchronization module includes a targeted push unit and an automatic update unit. The targeted push unit supports sending component update prompts to a specific project or all associated projects. The automatic update unit triggers a prompt pop-up window when the project is opened and provides automatic synchronization or manual update options.
[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the interactive interface module further includes a permission management unit, which sets the operation permissions for different user roles, supports multiple users operating in parallel, and the number of parallel users is not less than 100.
[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the Altium integration module also includes a version adaptation unit, which distinguishes between Altium Designer versions 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 through conditional compilation technology and calls the corresponding API interfaces accordingly.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the core algorithm module also includes a parameter verification unit, which verifies the validity of the input component number and Project name, and triggers an immediate prompt when an invalid parameter is detected.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the data processing and storage module further includes a data backup unit, which supports automatic backup and version rollback of critical data, and the system crash rate is less than 0.1%.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the intelligent prompting and synchronization module further includes a status feedback unit, which returns success or failure feedback to the initiating end after the prompting information is sent, and records the sending log.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the AI retrieval unit includes a semantic analysis subunit and a fuzzy matching subunit. The semantic analysis subunit supports semantic retrieval based on the functional description of components, and the fuzzy matching subunit supports fault-tolerant matching of component names and models with a fault tolerance rate of not less than 85%.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution, it also includes a collaboration and version control module, which integrates a Git version management unit and a task tracking unit. The Git version management unit implements version control of configuration files, and the task tracking unit is adapted to the Jira platform to track requirements and task assignments.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the core algorithm module further includes a multi-dimensional sorting unit, which prioritizes the search results based on the frequency of Project use, usage time, and component correlation.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution, it supports Windows 10 and above operating systems. The interactive interface module also includes a custom configuration unit, which allows users to customize traceability fields, prompting methods, and data storage paths.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: The system of this invention achieves deep integration and seamless adaptation with Altium Designer 21 and above through COMInterop technology and conditional compilation technology, without the need for third-party tools, resulting in a high consistency of user experience and solving the problems of poor compatibility and low integration of existing tools; By using AI retrieval algorithms, automated binding, asynchronous processing and other technologies, the system can automatically record, intelligently trace and quickly retrieve component call information, which can greatly improve work efficiency, reduce the intensity of manual operation and solve the problems of low efficiency of manual recording and single retrieval method in existing technologies. It establishes a deep association between components and projects, supports traceability management of components throughout their entire lifecycle, enables targeted prompts and automatic synchronization updates, ensures design consistency, and solves the problems of loose association between components and projects and difficulty in updating and synchronizing updates in existing technologies. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the process structure of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an intelligent AI traceability management system for electronic components based on Altium Designer, including an interactive interface module, an Altium integration module, a data processing and storage module, a core algorithm module, an intelligent prompting and synchronization module, and a collaboration and version control module.
[0019] The interactive interface module is developed using C# / .NET WPF technology and is deeply integrated with the Altium Designer software menu. It mimics the native Altium Designer interface style, providing a component search input panel, a graphical preview window for usage history, and intelligent prompt pop-ups. The permission management unit sets operation permissions for different user roles such as administrators and designers, supporting concurrent operation by more than 100 users. The custom configuration unit allows users to customize traceability fields, prompt methods, and data storage paths to meet individual needs.
[0020] The Altium integration module uses COMInterop technology to call the APIs of Altium Designer 21 and above, and combines DelphiScript / JavaScript scripts to achieve automated operations. The plug-in embedding unit adds a "Smart Component Traceability" function entry to the Altium Designer menu, supporting one-click access to core functions; the version adaptation unit uses conditional compilation technology to differentiate between Altium Designer versions 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25, and calls the corresponding API interfaces to ensure stable operation on different software versions.
[0021] In the data processing and storage module, the Altium native format compatibility unit directly adapts to Altium native file formats such as .Schlib, .Pcblib, .Schdoc, and .Pcbdoc, without the need for format conversion; the SQLite database storage unit efficiently stores component information, project association information, and historical data retrieval; the AI retrieval unit's semantic analysis subunit supports semantic retrieval based on component function descriptions, and the fuzzy matching subunit supports fault-tolerant matching of component names and models (fault tolerance rate not less than 85%); the data backup unit supports automatic backup and version rollback of critical data, with a system crash rate of less than 0.1%.
[0022] In the core algorithm module, the parameter mapping unit parses dynamic fields based on regular expressions and achieves dynamic binding by combining JSON configuration rules; the automated binding unit uses AutoMapper to achieve intelligent association between components and Project information; the asynchronous processing unit uses the C# async / await mechanism to optimize the performance of batch task processing; the parameter validation unit verifies the legality of input parameters; and the multi-dimensional sorting unit prioritizes the search results based on Project usage frequency, usage time, and component relevance.
[0023] In the intelligent prompt and synchronization module, the targeted push unit supports sending prompt messages to a specific project or all associated projects; the automatic update unit triggers a prompt pop-up when a project is opened, providing automatic synchronization and manual update options; and the status feedback unit returns feedback and logs after the prompt message is sent.
[0024] The collaboration and version control module's Git version management unit implements version control for configuration files and databases, while the task tracking unit is adapted to the Jira / ClickUp platform to track requirements and task assignments. It also reserves API interfaces and cloud storage adaptation capabilities.
[0025] The workflow of this invention is as follows: First, the system is deployed and initialized, the system plugin is embedded into Altium Designer, and the database storage path, user permissions, and parameter mapping rules are configured. When a user calls a component, the Altium integration module automatically retrieves relevant information, the core algorithm module completes information binding, and the data processing and storage module stores the data. The user inputs search conditions through the interactive interface module, and the AI search unit quickly retrieves and sorts the results. When component information changes, the targeted push unit sends a notification, and the user completes synchronization through the automatic update unit after opening the Project. The data backup unit backs up data regularly, and the collaboration and version control module enables team collaboration management.
[0026] In summary, this system is deeply integrated into Altium Designer, and realizes full lifecycle traceability management of components through intelligent and automated technologies. It has high compatibility, high efficiency, stability and collaboration, effectively solves many pain points in existing technologies, significantly improves electronic design efficiency and quality, and has broad application prospects.
[0027] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0028] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer, characterized in that: include: The interactive interface module is deeply integrated with the Altium Designer software menu, mimicking the native interface style of Altium Designer, and providing a component search input panel, a graphical preview window for usage history, and intelligent prompt pop-ups. The Altium integration module calls the API of Altium Designer 21 and above through COMInterop technology and combines DelphiScript scripts to achieve automated operation. The Altium integration module includes a plug-in embedded unit, which adds an intelligent traceability function entry to the Altium Designer menu. The data processing and storage module includes an Altium native format compatibility unit, an SQLite database storage unit, and an AI retrieval unit. The Altium native format compatibility unit directly adapts to .Schlib, .Pcblib, .Schdoc, and .Pcbdoc file formats. The SQLite database storage unit stores component information, project association information, and historical data. The AI retrieval unit uses intelligent algorithms to achieve fast matching and querying of component usage records. The core algorithm module includes a parameter mapping unit, an automated binding unit, and an asynchronous processing unit. The parameter mapping unit parses dynamic fields based on regular expressions and combines them with JSON configuration rules to achieve intelligent parameter matching. The automated binding unit uses AutoMapper to achieve intelligent association between components and Project information. The asynchronous processing unit uses the C# async / await mechanism to optimize the performance of batch task processing. The intelligent prompt and synchronization module includes a targeted push unit and an automatic update unit. The targeted push unit supports sending component update prompts to a specific project or all associated projects. The automatic update unit triggers a prompt pop-up window when the project is opened and provides automatic synchronization or manual update options.
2. The component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interactive interface module also includes a permission management unit, which sets operation permissions for different user roles, supports multiple users operating in parallel, and the number of parallel users is not less than 100.
3. The component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The Altium integration module also includes a version adaptation unit, which distinguishes between Altium Designer versions 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 using conditional compilation technology and calls the corresponding API interfaces accordingly.
4. The component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The core algorithm module also includes a parameter verification unit, which verifies the validity of the input component number and project name, and triggers an immediate prompt when an invalid parameter is detected.
5. The component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The data processing and storage module also includes a data backup unit, which supports automatic backup and version rollback of critical data, and the system crash rate is less than 0.1%.
6. The component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent prompting and synchronization module also includes a status feedback unit, which returns success or failure feedback to the initiating end after the prompting information is sent, and records the sending log.
7. The component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The AI retrieval unit includes a semantic analysis subunit and a fuzzy matching subunit. The semantic analysis subunit supports semantic retrieval based on the functional description of components, and the fuzzy matching subunit supports fault-tolerant matching of component names and models with a fault tolerance rate of not less than 85%.
8. The component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a collaboration and version control module, which integrates a Git version management unit and a task tracking unit. The Git version management unit implements version control of configuration files, and the task tracking unit is adapted to the Jira platform to track requirements and task assignments.
9. The component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The core algorithm module also includes a multi-dimensional sorting unit, which prioritizes the search results based on the frequency of Project use, usage time, and component relevance.
10. The component intelligent AI traceability management system based on Altium Designer according to claim 1, characterized in that: Supports Windows 10 and above operating systems. The interactive interface module also includes a custom configuration unit, which allows users to customize traceability fields, prompting methods, and data storage paths.