US Patent 11580358 Optimization with behavioral evaluation and rule base coverage

The present disclosure describes improvements in optimization systems. During an optimization loop, an advanced objective function is used to determine an objective value, a specification metric, and a rule coverage metric for a particular solution. The specification metric characterizes compliance of the solution with certain formal specifications. The rule coverage metric characterizes the degree to which all rules (or a particular rule) are tested during testing of the system. The objective value and metrics may influence future operation of the optimization loop.