Fluid Vessel Modeling for Intuitive and Shareable System States
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modeling solutions are data-intensive and difficult to share or evaluate intuitively.
Innovation Solution
A fluid model system using vessels, pumps, conduits, and sensors to visually and physically represent system attributes, allowing fluid transfer and level indication for dynamic modeling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional data-intensive modeling solutions are used, then modeling capability is provided, but intuitiveness and shareability of results deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates physical copies of modeling results using transparent vessels filled with fluids at different levels. These physical models can be photographed and shared digitally, combining tactile intuitiveness with digital shareability. The fluid levels in vessels serve as visual copies of complex data states.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses hydraulic principles by employing fluid-filled transparent vessels where fluid levels represent data values. The fluids provide intuitive visual representation through their physical levels, making complex modeling results immediately comprehensible and shareable through photographs or videos.
2Ease of operation
If visual representation of system attributes is implemented, then intuitiveness improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs universal components such as standard transparent vessels, common fluids (water, colored liquids), and basic photography equipment. These multi-functional elements can represent various system attributes without requiring specialized equipment, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining visual intuitiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameter of fluid levels in transparent vessels to represent different system attribute values. By varying only the fluid level parameter while keeping the vessel structure constant, the system achieves visual representation without increasing device complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A fluid-based system model is described. The fluid model may include multiple vessels that each store an amount of fluid. The vessels may be coupled to each other via pumps and conduit. Volumes of the fluid in each vessel may be determined and used to control the operations of the pumps such that fluid is transferred among vessels based on the associated volume(s). The fluid model may provide a visual and/or physical representation of various systems or system components.