Multiphysics Modeling System Interface for Coupled PDEs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current computer design systems lack the capability to effectively model and simulate complex multiphysics environments, where multiple physical phenomena interact, requiring advanced user interfaces for setting up and solving coupled partial differential equations (PDEs) across different physics interfaces.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for generating a physics interface data structure within a multiphysics modeling system, utilizing graphical user interfaces to input and edit settings, define variables and equations, and combine physics interfaces to form a multiphysics model, allowing users to select and modify physics interfaces, features, and properties through user-defined inputs and menus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If computer design systems use single-aspect analysis packages, then the system is simple to operate, but it cannot model complex multiphysics environments where multiple physical phenomena interact
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple single-aspect analysis packages into a unified multiphysics modeling system. The system integrates various physics interfaces (structural, thermal, fluid, electromagnetic) into a single platform that can handle coupled multiphysics problems, allowing users to model interactions between different physical phenomena in a coordinated manner.
Solution Approach 2:
The multiphysics modeling system is designed as a universal platform that can perform multiple types of analysis (structural, thermal, fluid, electromagnetic) within a single system. The unified user interface and data structure enable the system to handle diverse physics interfaces and coupled problems, making it adaptable to various modeling needs without requiring separate specialized tools.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides comprehensive physics interfaces and settings, then the modeling capability is enhanced, but the user interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the comprehensive physics interface into organized categories and groups. The user interface presents physics interfaces, features, and properties in a hierarchical structure that allows users to access detailed settings systematically. This segmentation enables comprehensive modeling capability while maintaining interface manageability through structured organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer between the user and the complex physics settings. The unified user interface acts as a mediator that translates user selections into appropriate physics interface configurations. This intermediary layer simplifies user interaction by providing a consistent interface paradigm while handling the complexity of multiple physics domains in the background.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system allows extensive user input and customization of physics interfaces, then the flexibility is improved, but the time required to set up models increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by providing pre-configured physics interface templates and default settings for common multiphysics problems. The system includes pre-defined physics interfaces with standard parameters and settings that can be selected and customized, reducing the time required to set up models while maintaining flexibility for advanced configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables dynamic adjustment of model complexity. The user interface allows users to start with simplified physics interfaces and progressively add complexity as needed. The system dynamically adapts the level of detail and customization options based on user selections, allowing efficient setup for simple problems while providing full flexibility for complex multiphysics modeling when required.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for generating a physics interface data structure via a graphical user interface include processing user inputs received via one or more user input devices. The inputs correspond to one or more variables, one or more physics properties, one or more physics features, one or more feature equations for physics features, one or more feature equations for physics properties, one or more solver settings, and one or more output result features. The user inputs are received via selection menus or user editable fields. A physics interface data structure comprising the user inputs is generated. A physics interface corresponding to the generated physics interface data structure is displayed in a graphical user interface. The physics interface data structure is stored on a physical memory devices.