Virtual Reality Software Reliability Simulation for Complex Network Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for software reliability analysis using complex networks are limited by two-dimensional or simple three-dimensional representations, which hinder effective observation and assessment of network changes, especially in larger networks, as they restrict full-angle clear observation and dynamic damage analysis.

Innovation Solution

A software reliability simulation analysis method based on virtual reality is introduced, creating a two-layer coupling network of three-dimensional function and task networks within a virtual environment, allowing real-time dynamic observation and importance assessment of function nodes through particle flow visualization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If two-dimensional planar graph or simple three-dimensional stereogram is used to represent complex network, then the network structure can be displayed, but the observation clarity and full-angle view are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveobservation clarityVSAvoidnetwork representation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from two-dimensional planar graphs to three-dimensional virtual reality environments, adding a spatial dimension to network visualization. This enables technicians to observe complex networks from multiple angles and perspectives, achieving full-angle clear observation without increasing inherent network complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a virtual reality environment as an intermediary layer between the complex network data and the technician's observation. This intermediary provides immersive visualization capabilities, allowing clear observation of network structures and changes without directly complicating the network representation itself

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If more time is spent to sort out relationships between nodes in larger complex networks, then analysis completeness improves, but analysis efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanalysis completenessVSAvoidanalysis efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic visualization in virtual reality environment where network relationships are displayed interactively. Technicians can dynamically explore node relationships by moving through the three-dimensional space, adjusting perspectives, and examining connections in real-time, making comprehensive analysis more efficient

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of sorting out relationships with automated virtual reality visualization systems. The system automatically renders and updates network relationships in three-dimensional space, eliminating time-consuming manual analysis while maintaining complete observation capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If node or edge is deleted to conduct invulnerability analysis, then reliability assessment improves, but network change observation clarity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereliability assessmentVSAvoidnetwork change observation clarity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements real-time feedback visualization in the virtual reality environment. When nodes or edges are deleted for invulnerability analysis, the system immediately updates the three-dimensional display to show the network changes, providing clear visual feedback on the impact of deletions while maintaining reliability assessment capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11442798B2Software reliability simulation analysis method based on virtual reality and complex network
Publication Date: 2022.09.13 BEIHANG UNIV
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a software reliability simulation analysis method based on virtual reality and a complex network, which realizes a two-layer network displaying the coupling of a task network and a function complex network in a virtual reality environment and is convenient for technicians to observe the operation of the network from multiple perspectives. On the basis of a technology of virtual reality, the present invention determines the task simulation based on an operation section, observes the flow of codes and the number of passing through function nodes in real time during the execution of a task, and calculates and assesses the importance degree of the nodes. The task simulation method based on the operation section is more convincing for the assessment of the importance of the nodes.