Embedded Model Generation via Relation Replication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Highly computationally intensive mathematical models used in simulations are limited for use on devices with limited processing capabilities, such as embedded systems, due to their complexity and resource requirements, which can lead to system instability and inefficiency.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising an evaluation manager, relation manager, and model generator manager that identifies relevant input parameters and relations in a complex model, generates a simplified model by replicating these relations, and approximates the behavior of the original model using lookup tables and mathematical approximations, suitable for execution on embedded devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a highly accurate non-embedded model is used, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases and cannot be executed on embedded systems

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel accuracyVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a simplified copy of the complex non-embedded model that replicates its essential behavior and output parameters while using reduced computational complexity. The simplified model maintains the functional relationships and key output characteristics of the original model but with fewer computational resources required for execution on embedded systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the model by changing computational parameters and reducing the complexity of mathematical operations while preserving the essential input-output relationships. This involves modifying the computational methods used in the model to achieve acceptable accuracy with reduced processing requirements suitable for embedded systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If a simplified model is generated for embedded systems, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational complexityVSAvoidmodel accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and retains only the essential relations and parameters from the complex non-embedded model that are necessary for achieving acceptable accuracy in the simplified version. By identifying and preserving only the critical computational relationships, the patent creates a simplified model that maintains sufficient precision for embedded system applications

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the complex model into essential functional components and relations, separating the critical computational elements from the less important details. This segmentation allows the simplified model to focus on maintaining accuracy for key output parameters while eliminating unnecessary computational complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Measurement precision

If a complex mathematical model is executed, then measurement precision is improved, but use of energy increases and productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel accuracyVSAvoidexecution speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a simplified copy of the complex model that maintains the essential computational relationships and output accuracy while significantly reducing the execution time and processing speed requirements. This simplified copy can be executed efficiently on embedded systems with limited computational resources

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the computational parameters and mathematical operations in the model to achieve acceptable accuracy with reduced processing requirements. This involves transforming the computational methods to balance accuracy and execution speed for embedded system constraints

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3413220A1Generating models for real time embedded systems that approximate non-embedded models while reducing complexity associated with the non-embedded models
Publication Date: 2018.12.12 GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC
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AI summary

Generation of models in real time embedded systems that approximate non-embedded models while reducing a complexity associated with the non-embedded models is provided herein. A system (100) can comprise a memory (108) coupled to a processor (110) that stores and executes executable components comprising an evaluation manager component (102) that identifies an input parameter (112) of a first model (114) based on a defined output parameter (116) of the first model (114) and a relation manager component (104) that determines one or more relations (118) in the first model (114). Further, the executable components can comprise a model generator manager component (106) that generates a second model (120) that approximates the first model (114) and includes a replication of the one or more relations (122) of the first model (114).