Temporal Logic Block Diagrams for Intuitive Formula Comparison
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tools lack the ability to effectively display temporal logic formulae in a developer-friendly manner, making it difficult for developers to accurately describe and understand the semantic meaning of these formulae.
Innovation Solution
An analysis apparatus and method that includes an inputter for receiving temporal logic formulae, a creator for generating block diagrams, an exemplifier for generating exemplification signals, and an explainer for providing explanation information, allowing for the display of temporal logic formulae in a user-friendly format that facilitates understanding and comparison.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If temporal logic formulae are used to express properties of time-series data, then the ability to describe events and properties relevant in product design is improved, but the ease of understanding and comparing these formulae deteriorates due to lack of visual representation tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates visual block diagram representations that copy and represent the semantic meaning of temporal logic formulae. Each formula is transformed into a visual block diagram structure that preserves the original formula's meaning while making it visually comprehensible and comparable
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions temporal logic formulae from a one-dimensional text-based representation to a two-dimensional visual block diagram representation. This dimensional change enables side-by-side comparison and intuitive understanding of complex temporal logic relationships
2Measurement precision
If temporal logic formulae are displayed in traditional text format, then the precision of formula representation is maintained, but the intuitiveness and user understanding deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates visual block diagram representations that copy and represent the semantic meaning of temporal logic formulae. Each formula is transformed into a visual block diagram structure that preserves the original formula's meaning while making it visually comprehensible and comparable
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses color coding in block diagrams to represent different aspects of temporal logic formulae, such as using colors to indicate temporal operators, logical operators, and different components of the formula structure, enhancing visual distinction and understanding
3Measurement precision
If multiple temporal logic formulae are compared using conventional methods, then the accuracy of comparison can be maintained, but the efficiency and ease of comparison deteriorates due to lack of visual comparison tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple block diagram representations into a single comparable view, allowing users to visually compare multiple temporal logic formulae side-by-side. The system combines the visual representations while maintaining the ability to distinguish and compare individual formula characteristics
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions temporal logic formulae from a one-dimensional text-based representation to a two-dimensional visual block diagram representation. This dimensional change enables side-by-side comparison and intuitive understanding of complex temporal logic relationships
Data Source
AI summary
An analysis apparatus includes an inputter configured to receive an input of a first temporal logic formula and an input of a second temporal logic formula, and an outputter configured to output a screen for displaying a first block diagram showing the first temporal logic formula and a second block diagram showing the second temporal logic formula in a comparable manner.