System and method for simulating product design and development
US7890924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2117/08
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A generalized software process simulation model is utilized to simulate software engineering processes and support project management and control. The simulation model takes advantage of generic software modeling blocks which represent differing stages or activities in a software development process and are represented in modeling environment. The generic software modeling blocks are also used to represent sub-processes and activities within higher-level processes. The blocks also provide dialog boxes which allow entering and adjustment of data and equations. Through manipulation of blocks and comparisons of simulations, a project manager can simulate and observe the outcome of different process decisions. Additional simulation capabilities are possible, as software engineering is one example of the technology. Similar techniques are also applied to simulation of hardware and systems development, and other product or technology development which follows design and development characteristics similar to software engineering.
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