Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Khosla, Vikul
URN	etd-02132009-171547
Title	A concurrent object-oriented approach for requirements analysis and design of embedded systems
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Computer Science and Applications
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Kafura, Dennis G. Committee Chair Arthur, James D. Committee Member Midkiff, Scott F. Committee Member
Keywords	Embedded computer systems
Date of Defense	1991-10-05
Availability	restricted
Abstract A requirements analysis approach for addressing the functional requirements of embedded systems has been proposed. Also proposed is a design approach based on the concurrent object-oriented programming paradigm. The design approach takes a specification created using the requirements analysis approach and transforms it into a detailed design. The detailed design is implemented using ACf++, a concurrent C++ that derives its concurrency semantics from the Actor model. The two approaches are illustrated by a simple but representative process control problem. The requirements analysis approach in conjunction with the design approach provides a high level of traceability and promotes the reusability of specifications and design. Improved reliability and reduced development and maintenance costs also are potential benefits. Extensions of the work include an integrated software development environment for embedded systems.
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