Most embedded systems are reactive by nature. They measure certain properties of their environment with sensors and react on changes. For example, they ... to draw the state diagram (statechart).

Figure 1: A simple block diagram of a system with several inputs and outputs. (Source: Beningo Embedded Group ) The first step in designing an embedded software architecture would dictate that we ...

By semi-automatically extracting content, users can embed dynamic, personalized simulations into scanned textbook pages. Focused on various physics topics like optics and circuits, the system supports ...

Dilemma of Embedded Application Development: Application software in an embedded system is directly and indirectly dependent on many other low-level software components. Figure 1 shows a block diagram ...

Traceability support is mandatory for safety-critical systems, but the broader value in other complex embedded systems is worth reviewing. Cross-checking Through the V-diagram. Click to enlarge.

In Part 1, the author defined the unique characteristics of an embedded OS and describes how an embedded OS works with processes. In this installment, the author reviews the different types of process ...

An introduction to User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), and usability concepts and definitions as they relate to embedded systems and interface development in particular and in general. Includes ...

System design considerations for architecting embedded HMP systems There are several types of HMP systems. In a generic sense, HMP system refers to a complex system that combines several different ...