Specification and Validation of a Real-Time Parallel Kernel using LOTOS

C.R.G. de farias, L.F. Pires, W. de Souza, C.E. Moron

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    Abstract

    This paper presents and discusses the LOTOS specification of a real-time parallel kernel. The purpose of this specification exercise has been to evaluate LOTOS with respect to its capabilities to model real-time features with a realistic industrial product. LOTOS was used to produce the formal specification of TRANS-RTXC, which is a real-time parallel kernel developed by Intelligent Systems International. This paper shows that although timing constraints cannot be explicitly represented in LOTOS, the language is suitable for the specification of co-ordination of real-time tasks, which is the main functionality of the real-time kernel. This paper also discusses the validation process of the kernel specification and the role of tools in this validation process. We believe that our experience (use of structuring techniques, use of validation methods and tools, etc.) is valuable for designers who want to apply formal models in their design or analysis tasks
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMASCOTS 2001
    Subtitle of host publicationProceedings Ninth International Symposium on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems
    EditorsS.R. Das, D. Nicol, F. Perrone
    Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
    PublisherUniversity of Cincinatti
    Pages7-14
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Print)0-7695-1315-8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 15 Aug 2001
    Event9th International Symposium on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems, MASCOTS 2001 - Cincinatti, United States
    Duration: 15 Aug 200118 Aug 2001
    Conference number: 9

    Publication series

    NameMASCOTS, Proceedings International Symposium on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems
    PublisherIEEE
    Number9
    Volume2001
    ISSN (Print)1526-7639

    Conference

    Conference9th International Symposium on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems, MASCOTS 2001
    Abbreviated titleMASCOTS
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityCincinatti
    Period15/08/0118/08/01

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