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G06F 9/44 (2006.01) G06F 17/50 (2006.01)
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CA 2000231
SYSTEM DESIGN TOOL AND METHOD ABSTRACT: A system design tool and a method for use in system design, by which the behaviour of a complex interactive system can be simulated. The system is represented as a number of interconnected "processes" (e.g. 7,8,14) and each process is provided with an algorithm to model its function and its interconnections (1,2). The processes may be arranged in a layered hierarchical structure (4,6,9) and each process can have functions such as supplying data from a sensor, relaying data or processing data. The algorithms are combined into an overall model of the system, and the system model is supplied with data on initial conditions of the system. The system model (for example, a computer program) is then executed using the data on initial conditions so as to perform a simulation of the system, with additional data being supplied during execution to simulate changes in external conditions affecting the system. The progress of the simulation can be monitored on a display which shows a logic diagram representing at least part of the system, with symbols representing individual processes which change colour, or change in some other way, to show whether the respective process is inactive, transmitting data, processing data or the like. This allows potential bottlenecks or other problem areas in the system to be identified. The system design tool and method can be applied to a wide range of interactive systems, such as transport systems, telecommunications networks, chemical plant and so forth.
Hoggard Martin
Johnston Terence M.
Lovell David R.
Smith Neil
Walker Mark G.
Bereskin & Parr Llp/s.e.n.c.r.l.,s.r.l.
Hoggard Martin
Johnston Terence M.
Lovell David R.
Smith Neil
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