Abstract

The systems modeling technique is used for developing an abstract model to help analyze and understand the functionality of a system. We introduce a new approach for general-purpose systems modeling called structure-behavior coalescence (SBC), which supports the integration of modeling both structural and behavioral aspects of a system in a single diagram. Process algebra is utilized to describe the interactions between components of the system. SBC combines graphical notation and process algebra to provide formalism and an intuitive representation in the development of the conceptual model. The SBC model can clearly describe the interactions between system components and precisely specify the execution order of an entire system via algebraic operations.

Bio

Keng-Pei Lin received the B.S. degree in computer science and information engineering from National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, in 2005, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2011. He is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Information Management, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. His research interests include data mining, machine learning, and system engineering.

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