Title
Reusing knowledge in embedded systems modelling.
Abstract
Model-based design is a promising technique to improve the quality of software and the efficiency of the software development process. We are investigating how to efficiently model embedded software and its environment to verify the requirements for the system controlled by the software. The software environment consists of mechanical, electrical and other parts; modelling it involves learning how these parts work, deciding what is relevant to model and how to model it. It is not possible to fully automate these steps. There are general guidelines, but given that every modelling problem differs, much is left to the modeller's own preference, background and experience. Still, when the next generation of a system is designed, the new system will have common elements with its previous version. Therefore, lessons learned from the current model could inform future models. We propose a framework for identifying the non-formal elements of knowledge, insights and a model itself, which can support modelling of the next system generation. We will present the application of our framework on an action research case - modelling mechanical parts of a paper-inserting machine.
Year
DOI
Venue
2013
10.1111/j.1468-0394.2012.00631.x
EXPERT SYSTEMS
Keywords
Field
DocType
model-based design,plant modelling,reuse
System Generation,Computer science,Software system,Software,Software development process,Artificial intelligence,Management science,Software development,Embedded software,Software engineering,Reuse,Model-based design,Machine learning
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
30.0
3.0
0266-4720
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
2
0.42
9
Authors
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Jelena Marincic131.47
Angelika Mader219919.44
Roel Wieringa31698229.81
Yan Lucas4211.28