Southern Polytechnic State University
Colloquium Series
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Thursday, April 15, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Room H 240
Professor Ronald Schroeder
Department of Computer Science
Southern Polytechnic State University
A Look at Real-Time, Embedded Computer Systems
Abstract
Real-time computer systems monitor and/or control physical processes. Such systems must meet time constraints imposed by the processes they control, or failure may result. Embedded computer systems are contained within other systems whose primary purpose is likely something other than just computing. Hence, real-time, embedded computer systems exhibit both characteristics. For example, a modern automobile’s engine management system is a real-time, embedded computer system.
In this talk, Prof. Schroeder will present a brief introduction to the basic concepts underlying real-time, embedded computer systems followed by a brief survey of current technologies, methodologies, and related tools. A brief look at some future trends in this area will conclude the talk.
About the Speaker
Professor Ron Schroeder has been a faculty member in the Computer Science Department at Southern Polytechnic State University since 1985. He came to Southern Polytechnic following a 16-year career in industry during which he worked for such companies as Texas Instruments, Recognition Equipment, and Teledyne. Most of his industry experiences involved the development of real-time systems for applications including seismic data collection and processing, document sorting and imaging, and military radar systems. Professor Schroeder earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1968 and then a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas in 1980.
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