Patents by Inventor Pieter J. Mosterman

Pieter J. Mosterman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9311057
    Abstract: Methods, mediums and systems are provided to enable a user to program the behaviors of a Unified Modeling Language (UML) model in a graphical programming or modeling environment, such as block diagram programming environment. The UML model is exported into a text-based format, which is subsequently imported into the graphical programming or modeling environment. The graphical programming or modeling environment represents the UML model using functional blocks so that the user can program the behaviors of the UML model. The graphical programming or modeling environment also enables the user to simulate or execute the UML model to determine the behaviors of the UML model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Yves Brunel, Nathan E. Brewton, Ebrahim Mehran Mestchian, Pieter J. Mosterman
  • Patent number: 9256485
    Abstract: A system and method automatically generating one or more message sequence diagrams based on an analysis of the execution behavior of a model, such as a computer-generated, executable graphical model. A model analyzer examines execution instructions generated for the model. A filtering unit identifies execution instructions that concern designated elements of the model. An auto diagram builder generates one or more message sequence diagrams. The diagrams may include display features that represent activities involving the designated model elements. The diagrams may show the relative execution time order of the activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Moore, Ebrahim Mehran Mestchian, Pieter J. Mosterman
  • Patent number: 9245068
    Abstract: A computing device may create a link between a first attribute of a model and an attribute from a spatial environment. The model, when executed, may simulate the behavior of a system. The computing device may further observe a physical object in the spatial environment, and receive a value of the attribute from the spatial environment based on observing the physical object in the spatial environment. The computing device may also adjust a value of a second attribute, of the model, from a first value to a second value based on the created link and the received value of the attribute from the spatial environment. The computing device may execute the model using the second value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Pieter J. Mosterman, Andrew C. Grace, Ebrahim Mestchian
  • Patent number: 9207912
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus, computer-readable media, or method may be configured to suggest determine relationships. Interaction with a block diagram model may include receiving a first portion of a block diagram model. The block diagram model may include a plurality of blocks. Each of the plurality of blocks may represent a set of dynamic equations. The interacting may be performed using the computer. Relationships between a plurality of a synthesized input, a synthesized output, a synthesized state, or a synthesized derivative, may be determined. A determination may be performed for the first portion of the block diagram model. The determining may include determining a block Jacobian pattern of relationships between two or more of an input, an output, a state, or a derivative of a first block of the plurality of blocks in the graphical model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Fu Zhang, Zhi Han, Murali K. Yeddanapudi, Pieter J. Mosterman
  • Patent number: 9195445
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for partitioning and distributing the model processing of a graphical model to provide an executable form of the graphical model. The methods and systems determine tasks of the model processing that can be processed separately and concurrently from other tasks. A distribution scheme for distributing the model processing tasks is determined that considers the characteristics of the model processing tasks in view of the characteristics of available computing resources. Variations of partitioning and distributing the model processing tasks can be determined to provide for distributed processing in an optimized or desired manner. The results of the distributed processing of the model processing tasks are obtained and combined to provide an executable form for the graphical model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Mojdeh Shakeri, Pieter J. Mosterman
  • Patent number: 9141365
    Abstract: A device may receive installation software for installing a technical computing environment to be executed by a hardware platform, and may receive platform information associated with the hardware platform. The device may generate code for the technical computing environment based on the installation software and the platform information, and may generate, based on the code, one or more binary files or bitstream files for installing the technical computing environment on the hardware platform. The device may utilize the one or more binary files or bitstream files to install the technical computing environment on the hardware platform and for execution by the hardware platform. The technical computing environment may be customized for the hardware platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Justyna Zander, Pieter J. Mosterman
  • Patent number: 9117039
    Abstract: A computing device may obtain a model that, when executed, simulates behavior of a dynamic system. The model may include a set of model elements that correspond to one or more physical elements associated with the dynamic system. The computing device may receive, based on obtaining the model, a request to generate a spatial representation associated with a physical element; generate a tag that includes a string of characters; associate the tag with a model element that corresponds to the physical element; cause, based on the tag and information associated with the physical element, the physical structure to be generated in a manner that includes the tag; receive the tag; and cause the model element to be displayed based on receiving the tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Pieter J. Mosterman, Ebrahim Mehran Mestchian, Jay R. Torgerson, Daniel F. Higgins, Paul F. Kinnucan
  • Patent number: 9092162
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for displaying elements of an attribute in an executable block diagram model is provided. The method may include displaying an executable block diagram model in a first window and receiving a first input from an input device, wherein the first input associates with a first parameter of a block diagram modeling component in the executable block diagram model, the first parameter is represented in the executable block diagram model by a first graphical affordances. The method may include triggering the display of a value of a first parameter in a first user interface widget in the first window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudia Wey, John Ciolfi, Leonard Conte, Eric Pressman, Pieter J. Mosterman, Jay Ryan Torgerson, Murali Yeddanapudi
  • Patent number: 9047165
    Abstract: A version control unit may maintain separate version numbers for multiple traits of a single model. In particular, a number of model traits may be identified, such as a model behavior trait, a software architecture trait, a simulation trait and a code generation trait. Version information for each trait may be maintained separately for the single model. Groups of elements of the model, such as graphical objects, relationships among the objects, object parameters, model parameters, etc., may be mapped to the model traits. The version control unit may determine what model elements are changed since a prior version, and identify the model traits to which the changed model elements are mapped. Version numbers for these traits may be incremented, while version numbers for the other traits may be left unchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventor: Pieter J. Mosterman
  • Patent number: 9038016
    Abstract: The present invention allows a user to graphically define a hierarchy of user-defined, executable classes of graphical objects that can be implemented in a graphical model. The present invention supports the features of inheritance, abstraction and polymorphism. Further, descendant classes of graphical objects can graphically extend the behavior and/or structure of ancestor classes of graphical objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul F. Kinnucan, Jr., Pieter J. Mosterman, Ebrahim Mehran Mestchian
  • Publication number: 20150113020
    Abstract: A computing device may be configured to interact with a requirement object using an object-based requirements framework. The computing device may further provide a design to the object-based requirements framework. The design may comply with design criteria of the object-based requirements framework. The computing device may also determine whether the design complies with the requirement object. The determining may be based on the interacting, and may produce a result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew B. BEHR, Pieter J. MOSTERMAN
  • Patent number: 9015684
    Abstract: A device generates code with a technical computing environment (TCE) based on a model and information associated with a target processor, registers an algorithm with the TCE, automatically sets optimization parameters applied during generation of the code based on the algorithm, executes the generated code, receives feedback based on execution of the generated code, and uses the feedback to automatically update the optimization parameters and to automatically regenerate the code with the TCE until an optimal code is achieved for the target processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: David Koh, Murat Belge, Pieter J. Mosterman
  • Publication number: 20150095878
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus, computer-readable media, or method may be configured to suggest determine relationships. Interaction with a block diagram model may include receiving a first portion of a block diagram model. The block diagram model may include a plurality of blocks. Each of the plurality of blocks may represent a set of dynamic equations. The interacting may be performed using the computer. Relationships between a plurality of a synthesized input, a synthesized output, a synthesized state, or a synthesized derivative, may be determined. A determination may be performed for the first portion of the block diagram model. The determining may include determining a block Jacobian pattern of relationships between two or more of an input, an output, a state, or a derivative of a first block of the plurality of blocks in the graphical model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Fu ZHANG, Zhi HAN, Murali K. YEDDANAPUDI, Pieter J. MOSTERMAN
  • Patent number: 8990783
    Abstract: Embodiments can include computer-implemented methods or non-transitory computer readable media storing executable instructions. The method or instructions can perform execution scheduling for code generated from an executable graphical model, where the generated code is executed on a target. The method/instructions can perform execution scheduling for a first code portion having a first execution rate, and a second code portion having a second execution rate that is temporally related to the first execution rate. The execution scheduling can account for target environment characteristics obtained from a target, can use an execution schedule, and can account for optimizations related to the first code portion or the second code portion. The method/instructions can further schedule execution of the first code portion and the second code portion in generated executable code based on the performing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Biao Yu, Jim Carrick, Pieter J. Mosterman
  • Patent number: 8943470
    Abstract: A computing device may be configured to interact with a requirement object using an object-based requirements framework. The computing device may further provide a design to the object-based requirements framework. The design may comply with design criteria of the object-based requirements framework. The computing device may also determine whether the design complies with the requirement object. The determining may be based on the interacting, and may produce a result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Brian Behr, Pieter J. Mosterman
  • Publication number: 20140365199
    Abstract: A host device may establish a connection with a physical device. The host device may receive physical device information from the physical device, based on establishing the connection with the physical device. The host device may determine, based on receiving the physical device information, a model element associated with the physical device. The host device may pair the physical device and the model element, based on determining the model element associated with the physical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: The Mathworks, Inc.
    Inventors: Pieter J. MOSTERMAN, David Koh, Dimitry Markman, Robert K. Purser, Dmitry Stadnik, Justyna Zander
  • Publication number: 20140359560
    Abstract: A device may receive a model generated via a technical computing environment, where the model included a state chart with one or more variables. The device may receive a selection of a particular variable from the state chart, and may provide, for display and based on the selection, a user interface for defining attributes associated with the particular variable. The device may receive, via the user interface, one or more user-defined attributes for the particular variable, where at least one of the one or more user-defined attributes is defined independently of a reference to the particular variable. The device may apply the one or more user-defined attributes in the model and the state chart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Srinath AVADHANULA, Pieter J. MOSTERMAN, Ebrahim MESTCHIAN
  • Publication number: 20140359561
    Abstract: A device may receive a state chart generated via a technical computing environment. The state chart may include a first state block and a second state block, and the second state block may include textual code understood by a textual engine of the technical computing environment. The device may receive, in association with the second state block, an implicit event command that references an event associated with the first state block, and may initiate execution of the state chart. The device may receive, during execution of the state chart, an indication of occurrence of the event associated with the first state block, and may initiate the second state block based on the indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Srinath AVADHANULA, Pieter J. Mosterman, Ebrahim Mestchian
  • Publication number: 20140359567
    Abstract: A device may receive a state chart generated via a technical computing environment, where the state chart may include at least one state block. The device may receive a time-based or an event-based operator associated with the at least one state block. The time-based or the event-based operator may include textual code understood by a textual engine of the technical computing environment. The device may initiate execution of the state chart, and may process, during the execution the state chart, the time-based or the event-based operator and the at least one state block with a graphical engine of the technical computing environment to generate graphical results. The device may process, during the execution of the state chart, the textual code of the time-based or the event-based operator with the textual engine to generate textual results, and may combine the graphical results with the textual results to generate chart results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Srinath AVADHANULA, Pieter J. MOSTERMAN, Ebrahim MESTCHIAN
  • Publication number: 20140359566
    Abstract: A device may receive a chart generated via a technical computing environment, where the chart includes a textual portion and a graphical portion, and the graphical portion includes state information. The device may parse the chart into the textual portion and the graphical portion, and may process the textual portion with a textual engine of the technical computing environment to generate textual results. The device may process the graphical portion with a graphical engine of the technical computing environment to generate graphical results, and may combine the textual results with the graphical results to generate chart results. The device may output or store the chart results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Srinath AVADHANULA, Pieter J. MOSTERMAN, Yit Phang KHOO, John P. DIRNER, Krishna BALASUBRAMANIAN, Ebrahim Mestchian