Model Element Consolidation for Graphical Clarity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Complex graphical models with secondary model elements can be difficult to understand due to visual noise, as they contain detailed embedded-ready features that obscure the functionality of primary model elements.
Innovation Solution
The implementation consolidates secondary model elements into graphical representations such as badges, bumpers, or fuse panels surrounding primary model elements, allowing users to selectively display these elements to reduce visual noise and improve model clarity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If secondary model elements are fully displayed in graphical models, then complete information about embedded-ready features is provided, but visual noise increases and model readability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments model elements into primary and secondary categories, displaying primary elements in full detail while representing secondary elements through consolidated indicators. This segmentation allows the model to show essential information without being overwhelmed by detailed representations of all elements, thereby reducing visual noise while maintaining information availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic display characteristics where secondary model elements can be selectively consolidated or de-consolidated based on user interaction or specific viewing contexts. This dynamic approach allows the model to adapt its level of detail, providing complete information when needed while maintaining readability during normal viewing by consolidating secondary elements into visual indicators.
2Device complexity
If secondary model elements are consolidated into graphical indicators, then visual noise is reduced and model readability improves, but access to detailed embedded-ready features becomes less direct
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediary visual indicators (such as badges, bumpers, or fuse panels) that represent secondary model elements without showing their full complexity. These intermediaries serve as visual proxies that reduce immediate visual noise while maintaining a clear path to accessing the underlying detailed features when needed, thus balancing readability with feature accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary consolidation of secondary model elements into visual indicators before user viewing, preparing the model in a readable state. When users need detailed information about embedded-ready features, the system can then de-consolidate or expand the relevant indicators, providing detailed features on-demand without requiring the entire model to be in a high-detail state simultaneously.
3Loss of information
If detailed embedded-ready features are displayed, then comprehensive functionality information is provided, but the functionality of primary model elements becomes obscured
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing different levels of information density in different parts of the model. Primary model elements are displayed with clear, simplified representations that emphasize their main functionality, while secondary elements with detailed embedded-ready features are represented through consolidated indicators. This localized differentiation ensures that primary element functionality remains prominent and easily comprehensible while still providing access to detailed functionality information where needed.
Data Source
AI summary
A device may identify a primary model element of a set of model elements. The device may select one or more secondary model elements of the set of model elements. The one or more secondary model elements may be associated with the primary model element. The device may consolidate the one or more secondary model elements into a representation of the one or more secondary model elements. The representation of the one or more secondary model elements may be associated with the primary model element. The device may selectively de-consolidate the representation of the one or more secondary model elements based on detecting at least one of a user interaction or a run-time event.