Co-Simulation Signal Prediction for Stable Modular Simulation

The patent introduces a coordinator as an intermediary component that manages communication between subunits. The coordinator collects output data from sending subunits, applies interpolation to reconstruct continuous signals, and distributes this reconstructed data to receiving subunits. This intermediary approach transforms discrete point-to-point communication into a coordinated continuous signal exchange, eliminating numerical artefacts while preserving modular architecture benefits.

The patent applies preliminary action by performing interpolation of output data before it is used by receiving subunits. Instead of directly using discrete output values from sending subunits, the coordinator pre-processes this data through interpolation to create continuous reconstructed signals. This preliminary reconstruction prevents numerical instabilities from occurring in the first place, rather than correcting them afterward.

The patent implements continuity of useful action through interpolation that reconstructs continuous signals between discrete communication points. Instead of requiring frequent discrete communication updates, the interpolation method continuously reconstructs signal values between sampling points, maintaining signal continuity and accuracy without increasing communication frequency. This allows subunits to communicate less frequently while still achieving high accuracy.

The patent uses interpolation to create reconstructed copies of the original continuous signals from discrete sampled data. The coordinator generates interpolated copies of output signals that represent the continuous behavior between sampling points. These reconstructed signal copies allow receiving subunits to operate with high-fidelity continuous signals without requiring increased communication frequency between subunits.