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System and method for synchronizing and using a three dimensional view with a block diagram model

US7974820B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2010
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2111/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of synchronizing a block diagram view of a system being modeled with a three-dimensional view of the system being modeled and with the underlying block diagram model data is disclosed. Changes in the block diagram model data are reflected in both views to the degree that the views contain a point of correspondence. User selected changes to the block diagram view of the system being modeled cause changes in the underlying model data. A view generator examines the model data to determine if a point of correspondence equivalent to the changed portion of the block diagram view exists in the three dimensional view. If a point of correspondence exists in the three-dimensional view the view is updated to reflect the changes in the block diagram view. Similarly, user selected changes in the three-dimensional view cause changes in the underlying block diagram model data. The view generator examines the model data to determine if a point of correspondence equivalent to the changed portion of the three dimensional view exists in the block diagram view. In the event that a point of correspondence is found, the block diagram view is updated.

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