AI-Assisted System Model Generation for Low-Expertise MBSE

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems require advanced specialized knowledge and numerous man-hours to create system models, particularly in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and struggle with generating models across multiple regions and submodels.

Innovation Solution

A design support system that analyzes user input, specifies appropriate templates from a database, extracts necessary information using AI, and generates system models, reducing user load and aligning with user intentions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a system model is created using traditional methods with template models and parameters, then the model creation process is systematic, but it requires advanced specialized knowledge and numerous man-hours

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem model accuracyVSAvoidman-hours required
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service model generation by automatically analyzing user input and generating system models without requiring specialized knowledge. The natural language processing and AI technologies allow the system to serve itself in understanding requirements and producing models, eliminating the need for expert intervention while maintaining model quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical processes of model creation with automated information processing systems. Natural language processing, AI analysis, and automated template selection substitute for the manual work of specialists, dramatically reducing man-hours while preserving model accuracy through intelligent algorithms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If a system model is created using traditional methods with template models and parameters, then structured modeling is achieved, but advanced specialized knowledge is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel structure qualityVSAvoiduser expertise requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces an intermediary layer of natural language processing and AI analysis between the user and the complex modeling system. This intermediary translates simple user input into structured model specifications, shielding users from the complexity of specialized knowledge while maintaining high-quality model structure through intelligent mediation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent substitutes manual expert analysis with automated AI-based information extraction and analysis systems. These systems perform the cognitive tasks previously requiring specialized knowledge, making the modeling process accessible to users without expert background while preserving structural quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of manufacture

If template models are used for creating system models, then model creation is standardized, but it is difficult to generate models across multiple regions and submodels

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel creation standardizationVSAvoidmulti-region model generation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system achieves universality by creating a unified model generation platform that handles multiple regions and submodels through a single integrated process. The AI-based analysis and template selection mechanisms work across different model types and regions, providing standardized yet adaptable model creation that covers diverse system modeling needs without requiring separate specialized processes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250363273A1Design support system, design support method, and program
Publication Date: 2025.11.27 HITACHI LTD
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AI summary

An input information analysis unit that analyzes input information of a user regarding a system model, a model candidate specifying unit that specifies a system model to be generated from system model information in which a plurality of types of templates of the system models is registered, based on an analysis result of the input information, an information extraction unit that extracts necessary information used to generate the system model from a database that stores information regarding design, based on the analysis result of the input information, and a system model generation unit that generates a system model according to the input information, using the extracted necessary information and the template of the system model to be generated are included.