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School of Engineering
and Information Sciences
Research
Seminars
(Autumn Term 2009-10)
Abstract
Systems
theory and design of systems and products
Dr
Jan Korn
Middlesex
University
Abstract
A systems
theory of 'related properties or objects' based on empirical generalisations
and the symbolism of natural language processed by meaning preserving
transformations into homogeneous language of one- and two-place
context dependent sentences, is introduced. These sentences are
expressed as ordered pairs and organised into sets by Cartesian
products which can be represented as linguistic networks [STATIC
LINGUISTIC MODELLING]. Subsets or 'trees' of a set form objects
or products which are capable of aggregation into more complex,
hierarchical structures. Such sentences can also be seen to describe
the dynamics of a simple scenario organised by the topology of a
more complex scenario into series of predicate logic statements
carrying uncertainties and mathematics like differential equations
propagating towards outcomes [DYNAMIC LINGUISTIC MODELLING]. A methodology
of design thinking is described in which the systems theory is applied
as an integral part towards production of the semantic diagram of
a testable prototype incorporating purposive systems. Examples are
used to illustrate the presentation.
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