Composite Signal Configuration Element for Flexible Modeling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for grouping signals in graphical modeling environments, such as using bus creators, are overly rigid, inefficient, and time-consuming, especially when dealing with large numbers of signals, as they require fixed and non-selectable structured groupings, limiting flexibility and scalability.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of composite signal configuration elements allows for the selective creation, editing, and specification of composite signals, enabling hierarchical and concatenated groupings, flexible input and output configurations, and the ability to replace traditional bus creators, thereby simplifying system modeling and collaborative design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional bus creators are used to group signals, then signal grouping is achieved, but the method becomes overly rigid and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The composite signal configuration element allows dynamic configuration of signal groupings, enabling users to selectively add or remove signals from composite signals at any time during modeling, transforming the rigid static grouping of traditional bus creators into a flexible dynamic system that adapts to changing requirements without time-consuming reconfiguration
Solution Approach 2:
The composite signal configuration element serves multiple functions: creating composite signals, adding signals to composite signals, removing signals from composite signals, and configuring signal properties, replacing the need for multiple separate operations and elements, thereby reducing modeling time while increasing versatility
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional bus creators are used to group signals, then signal grouping is achieved, but the method becomes inefficient and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The composite signal configuration element merges multiple previously separate elements and operations into a single unified element that can create composite signals, manage signal additions and removals, and configure signal properties, thereby reducing the number of elements in the model while increasing signal handling flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The composite signal configuration element is designed as a multi-functional element that performs various signal grouping operations that previously required multiple separate elements, reducing overall model complexity while enhancing adaptability
3Productivity
If fixed structured groupings are used, then signal organization is achieved, but scalability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The composite signal configuration element enables dynamic configuration where signals can be selectively added or removed from composite signals based on specific requirements, allowing the model to scale and adapt to different complexities without being constrained by fixed structured groupings, thereby improving both productivity and flexibility
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AI summary
In a modeling environment, a composite signal configuration element is provided. The composite signal configuration element configures one or more signals of a composite signal having a selectable grouping of the one or more signals. Configuring signals of a composite signal allows for the selectable creation, editing, and separation of composite signals. In some embodiments, hierarchical composite signals may be selectably created edited or separated into individual signals. In certain embodiments the composite signal configuration element may include additional functionality for performing operation on the composite signal.