A software tool that generates symbolic model verifier (SMV) input language from a predicate transition net Thesis

(2004). A software tool that generates symbolic model verifier (SMV) input language from a predicate transition net . 10.25148/etd.FI14032377

thesis or dissertation chair

authors

  • Awadallah, Amany Z.

abstract

  • The purpose of this research was to apply model checking by using a symbolic model checker on Predicate Transition Nets (PrT Nets). A PrT Net is a formal model of information flow which allows system properties to be modeled and analyzed. The aim of this thesis was to use the modeling and analysis power of PrT nets to provide a mechanism for the system model to be verified. Symbolic Model Verifier (SMV) was the model checker chosen in this thesis, and in order to verify the PrT net model of a system, it was translated to SMV input language.

    A software tool was implemented which translates the PrT Net into SMV language, hence enabling the process of model checking. The system includes two parts: the PrT net editor where the representation of a system can be edited, and the translator which converts the PrT net into an SMV program.

publication date

  • March 30, 2004

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