Physical units of measure in modeling languages
AssigneeThe MathWorks, Inc.
InventorsJacek Kierzenka, Nathan E. Brewton
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Abstract
The present invention provides intrinsic units of measure for modeling physical systems. Physical systems may then be modeled using the units of measure. As such, actual units, reflecting real world measurements, can be used and propagated through the modeled system yielding results having units of measure. In some embodiments, units of measure may also be checked to determine if they are compatible for a given operation. If units are not compatible, the user may then be notified that compatible units are required.
Claims24
A computer-implemented method for generating a model in a physical modeling environment, the method comprising:
- providing intrinsic units of measure, to a computer, for use in the physical modeling environment;
- modeling a physical system having units of measure;
- providing for the registration of the intrinsic units of measure;
- and
- storing the intrinsic units of measure on a storage medium.
A computer-implemented method for generating a model in a physical modeling environment, the method comprising:
- providing intrinsic units of measure, to a computer, for use in the physical modeling environment;
- modeling a physical system having units of measure;
- providing for the conversion of the units of measure;
- storing the intrinsic units of measure in a storage medium;
- and
- providing for the definition of a conversion priority, wherein the conversion priority defines a priority for implementing conversions.
A computing device for generating a model in a physical modeling environment, the computing device comprising:
- a storage device for storing:
- intrinsic units of measure for use in the physical modeling environment,
- a registration component for registering intrinsic units of measure, and
- a modeling engine modeling a physical system having units of measure;
- and
- a processor for executing the registration component and modeling engine.
A computing device for executing a physical modeling application, the computing device comprising:
- a storage device for storing:
- intrinsic units of measure for use in the physical modeling application;
- a conversion component providing for the conversion of units of measure, wherein the conversion component further provides for the definition of a conversion priority, wherein the conversion priority defines a priority for implementing conversions, and
- a modeling engine modeling a physical system having units of measure;
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- a processor for executing the registration component and modeling engine.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.