6. Product Architecture - O-Division-2020-2021-Even/Repo-4 GitHub Wiki
The List of Sub-Systems:
1] Subsystem 1 - Crushing Unit
2] Subsystem 2 - Dispensing Unit
3] Subsystem 3 - Alerting Unit
Interaction of Subsystems:
There are interactions between subsystems in this model for their efficient working.
1] Material interactions: Cups that flow from one subsystem to the next after crushing.
2] Energy interactions: Energies that must be transmitted between the subsystems.
3] Data interactions: Signals that must be processed from one subsystem to the other.
INTERACTION WITH SUB-SYSTEM 1:
| INTERACTION | SUBSYSTEM 2 | SUBSYSTEM 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Interaction | YES | YES |
| Data Interaction | YES | YES |
| Material Interaction | YES | NO |
There is energy interaction between subsystem 1 and 2,3 as there is Ultrasonic sensor which interacts with the subsystem and initializes the crushing process. There is a data interaction between subsystems 1 and 2,3 because there is the transmission of data between subsystems 1 and 2,3. There is a material interaction between subsystem 1 and 2,3 as the cups which is material passes through all subsystem just in different forms.
INTERACTION WITH SUB-SYSTEM 2:
| INTERACTION | SUBSYSTEM 1 | SUBSYSTEM 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Interaction | YES | NO |
| Data Interaction | YES | NO |
| Material Interaction | YES | YES |
There is energy interaction between subsystem 2 and 1 because there is energy flow which initializes the process. There is a data interaction between subsystem 2 and 1,3 as there is an Ultrasonic sensor which transmits data. There are material interactions between subsystems 2 and 1,3 as the cups move from 1,2 and 3 subsystems.
INTERACTION WITH SUB-SYSTEM 3:
| INTERACTION | SUBSYSTEM 1 | SUBSYSTEM 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Interaction | YES | NO |
| Data Interaction | YES | NO |
| Material Interaction | NO | YES |
There is an energy interaction between subsystem 3 and 1 as there is energy is required to actuate the motor which runs the crushing piston. There is a data interaction between subsystem 3 and 1,2 as there is an Ultrasonic sensor which transmits data. There are material interactions between subsystems 3 and 1,2 as the cups move from 1,2 and 3 subsystems.
Function Clustering:
The better understanding of subsystems can be done by seeing the below clustering of sub-functions and interaction table:
