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Expert system for performing diagnostic and redesign operations incorporating multiple levels of simulation detail

US5016204A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 1989
Grant dateMay 14, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S706/92
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An expert system for performing a redesign operation in connection with an original design. A working memory includes a plurality of blackboards each for storing a design representation and desired operational characteristics. A simulation component comprises a plurality of simulators each for generating simulated operational characteristics in connection with a design representation on one of said blackboards. A diagnostic component identifies operational discrepancies between the simulated operational characteristics and the desired operational characteristics and the causes of the operational characteristics. A redesign component generates a redesign of the design representations on the blackboards in response to the original design and the identified dicrepancies and discrepancy causes.

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