Method for deriving a piecewise linear model
US5373457A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B23/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for deriving a piecewise-linear model which comprises measuring the behavior of a desired characteristic of an object. Recording the observations in a computer memory. Creating a piece-wise linear model of the observations based on the highest and lowest valued observations. Computing an error value for the dependent variable of each observation based on the piece-wise linear model. Determining a new piece-wise linear model based on two segments by interpolation. Recursively repeating the steps of computing error values and determining an improved piece-wise linear model until a predetermined acceptance condition is achieved. Performing a computer simulation of the desired characteristic of the object using the improved piecewise-linear model.
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