A Methodology for Interactive Spatial Visualization of Automotive Function Architectures for Development and Maintenance

In this paper, the authors utilize spatial visualization of automotive function architectures to enable novel, improved methodologies and workflows for the development, validation and service of vehicle functions. The authors build upon a prior approach for consistent data integration of automotive function architectures with CAD models. They show the benefits of the proposed novel methodologies by applying them to the scenario of developing an automotive signal light system. This demonstrates the capabilities of the new methodology in making a function-oriented development much more efficient as well as supporting testing and service.