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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2007
Anthony J. Grichnik, Peoria, IL (US);
Michael Seskin, Cardiff, CA (US);
Anthony J. Grichnik, Peoria, IL (US);
Michael Seskin, Cardiff, CA (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A method is provided for model optimization. The method may include obtaining respective distribution descriptions of a plurality of input parameters to a model indicative of interrelationships between the input parameters and one or more output parameters. The method may also include specifying respective search ranges for the plurality of input parameters and simulating the model to determine a desired set of input parameters based on a zeta statistic of the model. Further, the method may include determining respective desired distributions of the input parameters based on the desired set of input parameters; determining significance levels of the input parameters in interacting with the output parameter based on the simulation and the desired distributions of the input parameters; and presenting the significance levels.