In this article, we present an approach to defining UML diagrams in terms of state predicates
and using the theorem prover PVS (Prototype Verification System) to verify consistency …

This paper discusses two applications of model transformation to method engineering; one
is method assembly of diagram based methods and formal methods and the other one is …

Though it is widely recognized that object-oriented methodologies are most effective in
developing large scale software, it is still dif cult to apply high level computer support to it, as …

We have launched" Highly-Reliable Embedded Software Development" Project, held as a
part of e-Society Project, supported by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and …

Though it is widely recognized that object-oriented methodologies are most e ective in
developing large scale software, it is still di cult to apply high level computer support to it, as …

As part of our charge from the Virtual Sockets Interface Alliance we search for a notation in
which standards documents can be precisely specified. We approach the specification for …

Formal specification has proved to be an effective technique for precisely defining software
functionality, but validating it against the user's requirements still remains a challenge. In this …

Validation entails methods to ascertain that the system built is the right one, whereas
verification implies reaching a certain level of confidence in the correctness of the software …

OMG proposes the MDA that promotes the ideas of modeling in UML and transforming UML
models to code. But UML is not universal for every domain and the direct translation …

現在, 様々なオブジェクト指向開発法が提案されており, 実際のシステム開発でも用いられるように
なってきた. オブジェクト指向開発法は, オブジェクトを単位として開発対象システムを整理すること …