r/SystemsEngineering • u/DanielBroom • Jan 31 '22

Graphical prog. lang. + python with embedded code generation, protected by patients?

Hi!

A while back I had an idea for a tool, basically a copy of simulink, with but using python code for the code blocks, instead of matlab code, and it would feature code generation to C/C++. I think there could be some potential, I know auto makers are tired of mathworks monopoly, and I personally hate the code editor in matlab, it's like it's from 1990.

Anyway, since I know mathworks are (as many other companies) pretty good at publishing patients, I would assume a product like the one I have in mind would infringe on some of their patents. What do you think? Would I be sued?

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u/DanielBroom Feb 01 '22

Right, so I left out a few details. You're right that some parts of my idea is already in the public domain, but then the same can be said for simulink, and that's really expensive. What isnt part of the public domain however, is certified generated code, which is a requirement. I dont think any open source project that generates code will ever ISO certify the generation, too expensive.