Centralized Software Model Integration for Vehicle System Development
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing software integration tools for vehicle systems, such as steering systems, are complex and difficult to use, requiring specialized knowledge and manual effort for component integration and resource allocation.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for centralized data management of software models, which involves receiving software component models and model reference blocks, storing component data, generating a system model, and converting it into a programming language, thereby simplifying the integration process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If existing software integration tools are used for vehicle systems, then software components can be integrated, but the tools become complex and difficult to use, requiring specialized knowledge and manual effort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a centralized data management system that acts as an intermediary between software components and integration tools. This system provides standardized data structures and automated workflows, simplifying the integration process while reducing the need for specialized knowledge and manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the integration process by changing the data representation parameters from unstructured or semi-structured formats to standardized, structured data models. This parameter change enables automated processing and reduces tool complexity while maintaining integration capabilities
2Ease of operation
If manual integration processes are used for software components, then flexibility and control are maintained, but the process requires significant manual effort and specialized knowledge
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining standardized data structures, validation rules, and integration workflows before the actual integration process. This preparation enables automated processing that reduces both manual effort and time requirements while maintaining control through predefined parameters
Solution Approach 2:
The centralized data management system enables self-service automation where the system automatically performs data validation, transformation, and integration tasks without requiring continuous manual intervention. This reduces both the time required and the need for specialized knowledge while maintaining process control
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AI summary
A method for centralized data management of software models receiving at least one software component model, receiving at least one model reference block, and storing the component data associated with the software component model within the at least one model reference block. The method also includes generating a system model based on the at least one software component model, and the at least one model reference block. The method also includes converting the system model to at least one programming language.