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A Domain-Specific Language for Multitask Systems, Applying Discrete Controller Synthesis

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We propose a simple programming language, called Nemo, specific to the domain of multitask real-time control systems, such as in robotic, automotive, or avionics systems. It can be used to specify a set of resources with usage constraints, a set of tasks that consume them according to various modes, and applications sequencing the tasks. We automatically obtain an application-specific task handler that correctly manages the constraints (if there exists one), through a compilation-like process including a phase of discrete controller synthesis. This way, this formal technique contributes to the safety of the designed systems, while being encapsulated in a tool that makes it usable by application experts. Our approach is based on the synchronous modelling techniques, languages, and tools.

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    Gwenaël Delaval

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Delaval, G., Rutten, É. A Domain-Specific Language for Multitask Systems, Applying Discrete Controller Synthesis. J Embedded Systems 2007, 084192 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1155/2007/84192

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Keywords

  • Control System
  • Programming Language
  • Modelling Technique
  • Control Structure
  • Electronic Circuit