Analyzing mechanical and software solutions in their patents
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77537369-MIT.pdf
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Author(s)
Villarruel, Nicolas R
Advisor(s)
Daniel D. Frey.
Date Issued
2006
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
An analysis of patents was conducted in order to find the motivation and reasons behind selecting either a mechanical or software solution. The reasons for selecting a mechanical solution were claimed to be for simplicity, reliability, and robustness while the reasons for selecting a software solution were for increased performance and flexibility. The three cases evaluated were fuel regulation, power and torque distribution, and engine valve timing. A tendency to use mechanical solutions to provide a simpler and more reliable device was found while software solutions were used when greater performance was desired.
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Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2006.
Includes bibliographical references (leaf 30).
Subjects
Mechanical Engineering.
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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