<language> (ELI) A small Common Lisp-like interpreter
embedded in the Andrew mail system, written by Bob
Glickstein at CMU.
(2000-04-05)
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Embedded Mode definition
<programming> A term used by COCOMO to describe a project
development that is characterised by tight, inflexible
constraints and interface requirements. The product must
operate within (is embedded in) a strongly coupled complex of
hardware, software, regulations and operational procedures.
An embedded mode project will require a great deal of
innovation. An example would be a real-time system with
timing constraints and customised hardware.
(1996-05-29)
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embedded system definition
<computer> Hardware and software which forms a component of
some larger system and which is expected to function without
human intervention.
A typical embedded system consists of a single-board
microcomputer with software in ROM, which starts running
some special purpose application program as soon as it is
turned on and will not stop until it is turned off (if ever).
An embedded system may include some kind of operating system
but often it will be simple enough to be written as a single
program. It will not usually have any of the normal
peripherals such as a keyboard, monitor, serial connections,
mass storage, etc. or any kind of user interface software
unless these are required by the overall system of which it is
a part. Often it must provide real-time response.
Usenet newsgroup: comp.arch.embedded.
(1995-04-12)
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