Analyzing mechanical and software solutions in their patents
Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2006.
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2007
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| author | Villarruel, Nicolas R |
| author2 | Daniel D. Frey. |
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| description | Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2006. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/366882019-04-12T09:22:23Z Analyzing mechanical and software solutions in their patents Villarruel, Nicolas R Daniel D. Frey. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering. Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2006. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 30). 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. by Nicolas R. Villarruel. S.B. 2007-03-12T17:44:33Z 2007-03-12T17:44:33Z 2006 2006 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/36688 77537369 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 30 leaves application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Mechanical Engineering. Villarruel, Nicolas R Analyzing mechanical and software solutions in their patents |
| title | Analyzing mechanical and software solutions in their patents |
| title_full | Analyzing mechanical and software solutions in their patents |
| title_fullStr | Analyzing mechanical and software solutions in their patents |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analyzing mechanical and software solutions in their patents |
| title_short | Analyzing mechanical and software solutions in their patents |
| title_sort | analyzing mechanical and software solutions in their patents |
| topic | Mechanical Engineering. |
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