Comfortable modeling of complex reactive systems

  • Authors:
  • Steffen Prochnow;Reinhard von Hanxleden

  • Affiliations:
  • Christian-Albrechts-Universität of Kiel, Olshausenstr, Kiel, Germany;Christian-Albrechts-Universität of Kiel, Olshausenstr, Kiel, Germany

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the conference on Design, automation and test in Europe: Proceedings
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

Modeling systems based on semi-formal graphical formalisms, such as Statecharts, has become standard practice in the design of reactive embedded devices. However, the modeling of realistic applications often results in very large and unmanageable graphics, severely compromising their readability and practical use. To overcome this, we present a methodology to support the easy development and understanding of complex Statecharts. Central to our approach is the definition of a Statechart Normal Form (SNF), which provides a standardized layout that is compact and makes systematic use of secondary notations to aid readability. This concept is extended to dynamic Statecharts.