Integral support for embedded, distributed open real-time systems (THREAD) TIN2005-08665-C03

THREAD is a research project aimed at providing an integral support for the development of embedded real-time systems. The support elements that are being developed in the project include a family of inter-operable execution platforms, their inter-connection mechanisms, and the applicable architecture and design methodologies. Some new-generation application domains for this kind of systems are also being explored. This kind of integral support deals with all the abstraction levels of embedded computer platforms, from the operating system and networks, through the communications and quality-of-service (QoS) management middleware, up to the application level. The expected results include configurable, open platforms enabling inter-operability between processors, operating systems and programming languages, middleware for distributed embedded systems with real-time and quality-of service requirements, as well as methodological guidelines and development tools. 1 Project objectives The global aim of the project is to develop integral support elements for embedded, distributed real-time systems, including a family of inter-operable platforms, interconnection mechanisms, architecture and design methodologies, and application domains for this category of systems. The kind of integral support which is envisaged in the project deals with all system levels, from hardware, operating systems, and networks, through distribution middleware, to the application level. The aims of the sub-projects are, in summary: • UPM: distribution mechanisms for critical real-time systems; mechanisms for resource and QoS management; model-based development methods; new communication and service paradigms for embedded systems. • UC: negotiation-based OS mechanisms and networks; communications middleware; schedulability analysis for new distributed platforms; component-based development environments. • UPV: nanokernel for RTOS inter-operability; real-time storage systems; RT-Linux communications and middleware. The work plan is organized into four work packages: 1. Platforms. The aim of this work package is to develop a family of inter-operable platforms for real-time embedded systems. The main development lines are: ∗Email: [email protected] †Email: [email protected] ‡Email: [email protected]