GUI Uncertainty Analysis Mini-Language Syntax
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for simulating hydraulic fracturing are cumbersome and error-prone in prescribing uncertainty in attributes, leading to an exponential increase in the number of simulations and a lack of a quick and compact overview of choices relevant to the simulation.
Innovation Solution
A graphical user interface utilizing a predefined syntactical rule set, referred to as mini-language, allows users to rapidly and user-friendly prescribe uncertainty in hydraulic fracturing simulations by separating values with predefined characters, defining ranges, and specifying distributions, facilitating the generation of simulation input files and execution of simulations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional methods are used to prescribe uncertainty in simulation attributes, then the simulation can be executed, but the process becomes cumbersome and error-prone, leading to an exponential increase in the number of simulations required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a parsing server as an intermediary component that mediates between the graphical user interface and the simulation execution system. This parsing server processes user inputs through a predefined syntactical rule set (mini-language), converting natural language or semi-structured inputs into structured simulation parameters. This intermediary layer eliminates the need for users to directly manage complex simulation configurations, thereby reducing errors and simplifying the overall process while maintaining simulation accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service through automated parsing and validation of user inputs against predefined syntactical rules. The parsing server automatically interprets user inputs, validates them against the mini-language syntax, and generates appropriate simulation configurations without requiring manual intervention or complex setup procedures. This self-service mechanism reduces the burden on users and minimizes human error in prescribing uncertainty parameters
2Loss of information
If multiple simulation variations are generated to analyze uncertainty, then comprehensive results are obtained, but the number of simulations increases exponentially making the process time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by establishing a predefined syntactical rule set (mini-language) and parsing framework before simulation execution. This pre-configured system allows for efficient processing of uncertainty parameters and automatic generation of simulation variations based on user inputs. By having the parsing rules and validation logic prepared in advance, the system can quickly process multiple simulation scenarios without requiring ad-hoc configuration for each variation, thereby reducing the time required while maintaining comprehensive analysis
Solution Approach 2:
The system efficiently manages simulation variations by changing parameters through a structured mini-language syntax that allows users to specify uncertainty ranges, distributions, and scenarios in a compact format. The parsing server interprets these parameter specifications and automatically generates the appropriate number of simulation variations, optimizing the balance between comprehensive analysis and execution time by processing only the necessary parameter variations
3Loss of information
If a detailed tabular format is used to store simulation attributes, then all parameters can be recorded, but the interface becomes complex and difficult to navigate
Solution Approach 1:
The parsing server acts as an intermediary that translates between the simplified graphical user interface and the detailed tabular data structure. Users interact with the GUI using the mini-language syntax, which appears simple and intuitive. The parsing server then converts these simplified inputs into the comprehensive tabular format required for complete attribute recording, thereby maintaining both ease of operation and completeness of information without requiring users to directly navigate complex tables
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the mini-language syntax as a simplified copy or representation of the detailed tabular data structure. Instead of requiring users to directly edit complex tables, the mini-language provides an alternative, easier-to-use interface that captures the same information. The parsing server then creates the corresponding detailed tabular representation from this simplified input, maintaining data completeness while improving ease of operation
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AI summary
A table including a record can be displayed within a graphical user interface display space. The record can include an attribute. Data characterizing a user input can be received. The user input can specify an input parameter of an entry associated with the attribute of the record. A predefined syntactical rule set can be used to parse the user input. The parsing can include determining one or more simulation attributes associated with executing a simulation. The one or more simulation attributes can be provided. The result of the executed simulation can be processed. The result of the executed simulation can be displayed within a graphical user interface display space. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.