Automated Reference Model Component Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current graphical modeling tools face difficulties in managing and reusing complex model information from reference systems, leading to increased complexity, disclosure of critical information, and high costs or limited selection options when trying to reuse only parts of the model.
Innovation Solution
A method and tool for reference model-based, component-related development that allows for the automated reuse of reference model components by accessing a digital twin, using a computer program product with orchestration phases to determine and reduce the necessary model content for re-use, protecting critical information like intellectual property.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If all model information of a complex modeled reference system is transferred for re-use, then the completeness of reference model components is improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of management increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex reference model into individual, independently reusable reference model components. Each component can be selectively accessed and reused without requiring the entire model, thereby reducing management complexity while maintaining completeness of needed components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts specific reference model components from the complex reference system model that are relevant to the current development task. Only the necessary components are transferred for reuse, eliminating unnecessary model information and reducing overall complexity.
2Reliability
If all model information is transferred for re-use, then the completeness of reference model components is improved, but critical information disclosure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the specific reference model components that are necessary for the current development task, leaving critical and sensitive information in the original reference system. This selective extraction ensures completeness of needed components while protecting critical information from disclosure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different levels of information disclosure to different components based on their sensitivity and relevance. Critical components are selectively exposed while sensitive components remain protected, creating a differentiated information access structure that balances completeness with security.
3Device complexity
If only parts of the model information are released for re-use, then the device complexity is reduced, but the manufacturing precision and selection options are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the reference model into standardized, independently selectable components with well-defined interfaces and properties. This segmentation enables precise selection and combination of components to meet specific development requirements, improving manufacturing precision while maintaining manageable complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates reference model components with universal interfaces and standardized properties that can be reused across multiple development contexts. This universality expands selection options and precision without proportionally increasing complexity, as the same components can serve multiple purposes.
4Productivity
If frequent re-use of reference models occurs, then productivity is improved, but the quantity of model information increases making management difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the reference model into reusable components that can be independently selected and combined. This segmentation allows frequent re-use of specific components without accumulating entire model sets, as only the necessary components are copied or referenced each time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables copying of individual reference model components rather than entire models. This selective copying reduces the quantity of model information that needs to be managed with each re-use event while maintaining high productivity through rapid component deployment.
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AI summary
To automate the system development for a system component of a technical system developed on the basis of a reference model, a computer-based access is orchestrated, which contributes to the function of the technical system, a reference model component suitable for this purpose is determined for the reference system, (i) in a first orchestration phase to determine a storage location in the digital twin for the reference model component suitable for this purpose, (ii) in a second orchestration phase to determine a sub-model content of the digital twin associated with the storage location and a reduction potential of the sub-model content with respect to an extent required with the re-use of the reference model component for system development and (iii) in a third orchestration phase, to perform a reduction of the sub-model content according to the determined reduction potential and to generate the reference model component.