Time-Continuous Behaviour Comparison Based on Abstract Models Detecting Similar Signal Behaviours in Embedded Systems Test Evaluation

Model-based approaches in the development of embedded software become more and more widely spread. In these approaches, different models of one target system are the central elements. Recently, a growing number of algorithms and functionality of embedded software are designed using such model-based approaches. In controller design, Rapid Control Prototyping is a prominent example. Its main advantage is the possibility to develop functionality of both the controlling embedded software and the controlled system in one modelling environment. Additionally, the developer can simulate the whole system and improve its performance, debug algorithms, etc. in early development stage. Important test phases are Software in the Loop and Hardware in the Loop. In this work, we discuss two problems that may occur during these phases. The first question is: Taking into account the continuous characteristics of system variables, how can we safeguard a consistent evolution of the development artefacts? To deal with this problem, data resulting from testing these artefacts under th