Information schema constructs for instantiation and composition of system manifestation features

Shahab Pourtalebi Hendehkhaleh, Imre Horvath

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Abstract

Complementing our previous publications, this paper presents the information schema constructs (ISCs) that underpin the programming of specific system manifestation feature (SMF) orientated information management and composing system models. First, we briefly present (1) the general process of pre-embodiment design with SMFs, (2) the procedures of creating genotypes and phenotypes of SMFs, (3) the specific procedure of instantiation of phenotypes of SMFs, and (4) the procedure of system model management and processing. Then, the chunks of information needed for instantiation of phenotypes of SMFs are discussed, and the ISCs designed for instantiation presented. Afterwards, the information management aspects of system modeling are addressed. Methodologically, system modeling involves (1) placement of phenotypes of SMF in the modeling space, (2) combining them towards the desired architecture and operation, (3) assigning values to the parameters and checking the satisfaction of constraints, and (4) storing the system model in the SMFs-based warehouse database. The final objective of the reported research is to develop an SMFs-based toolbox to support modeling of cyber-physical systems (CPSs).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1396-1415
Number of pages20
JournalFrontiers of Information Technology and Electronic Engineering
Volume18
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Keywords

  • Cyber-physical systems
  • Database schemata
  • Information schema constructs
  • SMF genotypes
  • SMF instances
  • SMF phenotypes
  • Software tool box
  • System manifestation features (SMFs)
  • System-level design

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