Systems and methods for executing a simulation of a physical system via a graphical user interface
US10515160B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0488
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for executing a simulation of a physical system that includes a plurality of objects representing physical entities or phenomena. Parameters of objects currently present in a simulation are evaluated. When one of the parameters is in an invalid state, a first multi-layer context menu is provided having multiple selectable options on each layer on a graphical user interface, where a first layer includes a highlight indicating that an object needs fixed, and where a subsequent layer includes a highlight indicating an identity of the object that needs fixed. The objects currently present in the simulation are evaluated based on a task to be performed. When a required object for the task to be performed is missing from the simulation, a second multi-layer context menu having multiple selectable options on each layer is provided.
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