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Design tool
About: Design tool is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 3864 publications have been published within this topic receiving 46401 citations.
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22 Oct 2007
TL;DR: Embedded Systems: A Contemporary Design Tool introduces you to the theoretical and software foundations of embedded systems, and shows you how to apply embedded systems concepts to design practical applications that solve real-world challenges.
Abstract: Embedded systems exposed! From operating our cars, to controlling the elevators we ride, to doing our laundry or cooking our dinner, the special computers we call embedded systems are quietly and unobtrusively doing their jobs. Embedded systems give us the ability to put increasingly large amounts of capability into ever-smaller devices. Embedded Systems: A Contemporary Design Tool introduces you to the theoretical and software foundations of these systems, and shows you how to apply embedded systems concepts to design practical applications that solve real-world challenges. Taking the user's problem and needs as your starting point, you'll delve into each of the key theoretical and practical aspects to consider when designing an application. Author James Peckol walks you through the formal hardware and software development process, covering: * How to break the problem down into major functional blocks * Planning the digital and software architecture of the system * Designing the physical world interface to external analog and digital signals * Debugging and testing throughout the development cycle * Improving performance Stressing the importance of safety and reliability in the design and development of embedded systems and providing a balance treatment of both the hardware and software aspects of embedded systems, Embedded Systems gives you the right tools for developing safe, reliable, and robust solutions in a wide range of embedded applications.
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TL;DR: In this article, a behavior-based simulation model is developed to optimize facility allocation in a robotic milking barn. But the authors do not consider the management attitude of each farmer, and each farmer has his own management attitude, depending on his personality and local conditions; the optimal layout is specific to each case.
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22 Aug 1999TL;DR: The methodology has been applied to the design of a flight management systems for a model helicopter in the BEAR project using POLIS, a design tool developed at the University of California at Berkeley, and performed using Ptolemy, a hierarchical heterogeneous simulation environment.
Abstract: This paper presents a formal methodology for the design, implementation and validation of reactive systems. The methodology has been applied to the design of a flight management systems for a model helicopter in the BEAR project. POLIS, a design tool developed at the University of California at Berkeley, is extensively used. The automation of the design problem and the validation techniques provided by this tool allow one to shorten prototyping time and to prove the correctness of the properties of the system. Automatic code generation guarantees error free implementation, which is fundamental in safety critical applications. Simulation of the entire design is performed using Ptolemy, a hierarchical heterogeneous simulation environment.
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01 Mar 2002
TL;DR: The evolutionary paradigm is shown to be the only successful design system on which this new phase of design tool could be based and any characterisation of design as a search problem is argued to be a serious misconception.
Abstract: Design tools that aim not only to analyse and evaluate, but also to generate and explore alternative design proposals are now under development. An evolutionary paradigm is presented as a basis for creating such tools. First, the evolutionary paradigm is shown to be the only successful design system on which this new phase of design tool could be based. Secondly, any characterisation of design as a search problem is argued to be a serious misconception. Instead it is proposed that evolutionary design systems should be seen as generative processes that are able to evaluate their own output. Thirdly, a generic framework for generative evolutionary design systems is presented. Fourth, the generative process is introduced as a key element within this generic framework. The role of the environment within this process is fundamental. Finally, the direction of future research within the evolutionary design paradigm is discussed with possible short and long term goals being presented.
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TL;DR: In this study, a geometric and material parametric analysis was conducted based on the shape, surface area, volume, and finishing materials of each of the three designs, which differ in size, shape, and finished materials.
Abstract: Acoustics is an important factor in mosque prayer halls that had not been given extensive concern during the architectural design stages. Eventually, the importance of speech intelligibility became more important, given the integration of other activities into the prayer halls, such as the holy Quran recitation, speeches, and lectures. Early attempts have been made to control the propagation of sound and to maintain good acoustic quality within the prayer spaces. Architects during the conceptual design stage had barely paid attention to the design issues that affect the acoustic environment inside the prayer zones, which is either due to lack of time during the project development or, in most cases, a lack of simple design guidelines to overcome any drastic acoustical defects arising from the incorrect design, shape, or material selection. The basic guidelines for designers to select the appropriate shape, geometry, size, and finishing materials are an essential design tool. This work examines the three common design topologies of mosques, which differ in size, shape, and finishing materials. In this study, a geometric and material parametric analysis was conducted based on the shape, surface area, volume, and finishing materials of each of the three designs. For the geometric acoustics, a computer model employing the ray tracing theory was employed to investigate the three configurations. Different acoustic treatments were tested relative to the geometric disposition of each design. Finally, basic recommendations and design guidelines were presented.
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