Abstract
![CDATA[A large number of commercial and public domain Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) are available to suit real-time embedded applications. On the other hand, there are a vast number of relatively simple devices, many based on 8-bit micro-controllers, which, due to limited resources, or lack of need, have no RTOS. We argue that the appearance of low-cost, lightweight wireless technologies, such as IEEE 802.15.4 (WPAN) and Zigbee, will lead to a demand for a lightweight operating system that is easily portable, has a small footprint and will seamlessly integrate with protocol stacks, development tools and system software already provided by the wireless chip vendors. We propose a generic “zero-weight” psuedo-RTOS, written entirely in ‘C’ language, which is suitable for this market. We call our system ZWOS – for “Zero Weight Operating System”. We demonstrate the ease of integration of ZWOS into a development platform provided one of the major vendors of WPAN and Zigbee chipsets.]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Tencon 2005: Proceedings of the 2005 IEEE International Region 10 Conference |
Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
Number of pages | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 0780393112 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Event | IEEE Region Ten Conference - Duration: 1 Jan 2006 → … |
Conference
Conference | IEEE Region Ten Conference |
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Period | 1/01/06 → … |
Keywords
- embedded computer systems
- operating systems (computers)
- wireless LANs
- wireless sensor networks
- real-time data processing
- ZWOS