Graphical Model Review for Text-Based Hardware Version Merging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing version control systems for engineering data management in complex hardware systems fail to provide deep insights into the specific content of engineering models, making it challenging to track and update intricate interactions and dependencies efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing distributed version control with text-based systems modeling language, enabling snapshot transformation, graphical display, user input-driven modifications, and intermediate data structure manipulation to enhance engineering data management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If traditional version control systems are used to manage engineering models, then version tracking is achieved, but deep insights into specific content and intricate interactions are lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveloss of engineering model content insightsVSAvoidcomplexity of version control system

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary processing layer that transforms textual notation snapshots into graphical visualizations. This intermediary step preserves detailed engineering model information while presenting it in an easily interpretable visual format, thereby preventing information loss without requiring complex system architecture changes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional text-based version control inspection with graphical visualization systems. By substituting mechanical text analysis with visual representation, the system maintains version tracking capabilities while providing deep insights into engineering model content, interactions, and dependencies through intuitive graphical displays.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If detailed tracking of intricate interactions and dependencies is implemented, then model understanding is improved, but engineering time and resource requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprecision of model interaction trackingVSAvoidengineering time for model management

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates visual copies or representations of the engineering model snapshots at different versions. These graphical copies preserve the intricate interactions and dependencies with high precision while allowing engineers to review and analyze changes rapidly without investing significant time in detailed text-based examination of each version.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs visual differentiation techniques where changes between versions are highlighted through color coding and visual markers. This allows precise tracking of interactions and dependencies across versions while reducing the time required to identify and understand specific changes, as engineers can quickly scan visual differences rather than analyzing detailed text descriptions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #32Color changes

3Ease of operation

If text-based snapshots are transformed and displayed graphically, then visual understanding is enhanced, but processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of model visualizationVSAvoidcomplexity of transformation system

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the transformation process into distinct stages: parsing textual notation, extracting model elements and relationships, constructing graphical representations, and rendering visualizations. This segmentation manages processing complexity by breaking down the complex transformation task into smaller, more manageable components that can be processed sequentially.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary data structure or intermediate representation layer between the textual notation and the final graphical display. This intermediary layer simplifies the transformation process by providing a standardized format that captures essential model information, making it easier to generate visual representations without directly complex parsing and rendering logic.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12530330B2Systems and methods for review and merger of textual notation files of complex hardware systems model in post-cloud engineering data management infrastructure

Publication Date: 2026.01.20 PREWITT RIDGE INC

AI summary

The present disclosure provides a system for modifying a model of a complex hardware system. The system includes one or more memories configured to store computer-executable instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions. The system is configured to submit a pull request to a distributed version control system comprising snapshots of the model stored in text notation, receive a first snapshot in text notation, perform a transform operation to generate a transform of the first snapshot for graphical display in an engineering application, display the transform via a user interface, generate a modified version of the first snapshot in response to user inputs, and store the modified version in the one or more memories. The system enables efficient modification and management of complex hardware system models using distributed version control and graphical engineering applications.