The Spring System: Integrated Support for Complex Real-Time Systems

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Authors:Stankovic, John, Department of Computer ScienceUniversity of Virginia Ramamritham, Krithi, Department of Computer ScienceUniversity of Virginia Niehaus, Douglas, Department of Computer ScienceUniversity of Virginia Humphrey, Marty, Department of Computer ScienceUniversity of Virginia Wallace, Gary, Department of Computer ScienceUniversity of Virginia
Abstract:

The Spring system is a highly integrated collection of software and hardware that synergistically operates to provide end-to-end support in building complex real-time applications. In this paper, we show how Spring's specification language, programming language, software generation system, and operating system kernel are applied to build a flexible manufacturing testbed. The same ingredients have also been used to realize a predictable version of a robot pick and place application used in industry. These applications are good examples of complex real-time systems that require flexibility. The goal of this paper is to demonstrate the integrated nature of the system and the benefits of integration; in particular, the use of reflective information and the value of function and time composition. The lessons learned from these applications and the project as a whole are also presented.

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All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Source Citation:

Stankovic, John, Krithi Ramamritham, Douglas Niehaus, Marty Humphrey, and Gary Wallace. "The Spring System: Integrated Support for Complex Real-Time Systems." University of Virginia Dept. of Computer Science Tech Report (1998).

Publisher:
University of Virginia, Department of Computer Science
Published Date:
1998
Persistent Link:
https://doi.org/10.18130/V3JN2K