Thesis (M.S.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-78).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005. / David E. Schimmel, Committee Member ; C.P. Wong, Committee Member ; John A. Buck, Committee Member ; Abhijit Chatterjee, Committee Chair ; Madhavan Swaminathan, Committee Member. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--School of Computing and Engineering. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2004. / Typescript. "A dissertation in engineering and telecommunication networking." Advisor: Ghulam M. Chaudhry. Vita. Title from "catalog record" of the print edition Description based on contents viewed Feb. 23, 2006. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 150-158) and index. Online version of the print edition.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006. / Title from title screen (site viewed May 9, 2007). PDF text: 117 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 0.85 Mb UMI publication number: AAT 3236914. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm and microfiche formats.

Thesis (MScIng)--University of Stellenbosch, 2008. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis describes the design, modelling and implementation of a prototype request- processing software system, which can be used as the basis for a request processing frame- work for systems with limited request processing resources. Due to design constraints, the request-processor system described here consists of multiple processes. It is problematic to prove that a multiple process design satis es the conditions of a set of prede ned requirements. One way to verify that such a multiple process design works as intended, is to use modelchecking tools. The system was veri ed for correctness and translated into a working prototype soft- ware system. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie tesis beskryf die ontwerp, modellering en implementering van 'n prototipe versoek- verwerking-sagtewarestelsel. Die stelsel kan gebruik word om 'n versoekverwerkings- raamwerk te ontwerp vir stelsels met beperkte versoekverwerkingshulpbronne. Die ver- soekverwerkingsstelsel bestaan uit veelvoudige prosesse. Die veelvoudige proses-ontwerp was die direkte gevolg van stelselbeperkings. Dit is problematies om te bewys dat 'n multi-proses-ontwerp korrek funksioneer. Mod- elchecking-sagteware kan gebruik word om te veri eer of 'n stelsel korrek funksioneer. Die korrektheid van die stelsel is geveri eer voordat die nale prototipe ge¨implementeer is.

Neste trabalho foi desenvolvido um software para ser embarcado em um sistema autônomo baseado em arquitetura ARM, como o objetivo de detecção da posição de picos de um espectro refletido por uma rede de Bragg gravada em fibra óptica (FBG) e interrogadas pelo Interrogador comercial I-MON. O software foi desenvolvido para ser embarcado em uma plataforma pcDuino o qual permite o monitoramento em tempo real e os dados podem ser visualizados em uma interface gráfica. Para detecção da posição dos picos foi aplicado um algoritmo que aproxima os dados experimentais por uma função gaussiana através do método dos mínimos quadrados. O sistema foi caracterizado a partir do monitorado da temperatura sobre a superfície de uma célula termoelétrica, as leituras foram realizadas entre 0°C e 100°C. Comparando a posição do pico de Bragg registrada com o sistema desenvolvido e com o software Ext_Evaluation disponibilizado pelo fabricante do interrogador I-MON, verifica-se diferença média de aproximadamente 0,010 nm. A diferença média na posição do pico de Bragg é superior a resolução de 0,5 pm informada pelo fabricante do interrogador I-MON. Contudo, geralmente interessa saber a variação na posição do pico de Bragg e não a sua posição absoluta no espectro. Assim, pode-se concluir que o algoritmo desenvolvido é eficiente na detecção da variação na posição do pico do espectro refletido por um sensor FBG. / This work developed a software to be embedded in an autonomous system based on ARM architecture, as the goal of detecting the peak position of a spectrum reflected by a Bragg grating written to optical fiber (FBG) and interrogated by the commercial Interrogator I-MON 512 E. The software was developed for the ARM architecture using the pcDuino platform which allows real-time monitoring and the data can be viewed in a graphical interface. For detecting the position of the peaks was applied to an algorithm that approximates the experimental data by a Gaussian function by the method of least squares. The system is characterized from the monitored temperature on the surface of a thermoelectric cell readings were made between 0°C and 100°C. Comparing the position of the Bragg peak registered with the system developed and the Ext_Evaluation software provided by the manufacturer of the interrogator I-MON it appears the average difference is approximately 0,010 nm. The mean difference in the position of the Bragg peak is less than 0.5 pm resolution is informed by the manufacturer of the interrogator I-MON. However, usually interested in changes in position of the Bragg peak instead of on absolute position in the spectrum. Thus, it can be concluded that the proposed algorithm is effective detecting the variation in position of Bragg peaks using FBG sensors.

Thesis MTech(Electrical Engineering)--Cape Technikon, Cape Town, 1996 / The development of the 8051 Evaluation and Training Board was in response to fulfill a need to have a training board available for students at the start of a micro-controller course. This board must be used to get hands-on experience in the internal architecture, programming and operation of the controller through the testing of sample programs and exercises. It can act as an example of a practical micro-controller application board, and also as part of, or as an aid in the design and application of own projects. The board had to be cheap enough so that each student can be issued with a personal board for the duration of the course. It had to be adequately selfsufficient to be portable and to operate independent of a host PC. In addition, it had to contain adequate "intelligence" to guide the student in the use of the board: have a quick re-programming turn-around cycle; and it must be possible to use the board for user program testing and debugging. After drawing up an initial set of objectives and investigating the economic viability of similar systems in industry, an outline of the required design was made. This included the selection of suitable communication between the onboard Operating System and a user; the easiest way to load user programs into the board memory; and methods to test and debug this program. All the normal support circuitry required by a micro-controller to accommodate a minimum system for operation was included into a single Field Programmable Gate Array. The execution of the project was therefore divided into three distinct sections, the hardware, the firmware (Programmable Array configuration) and the software. In the design, the harmony between these sections had to be consolidated to yield a successful final product. The simplicity and ergonomics of the operation and application from a user's point of view, had to be accentuated and kept in mind throughout. In a design of the complexity such as this, careful planning and the investigation of various methods of approach were essential. The use of many computer-aided design and other relevant computer packages was incorporated. Interaction between the user and the Operating System on the board was done through a standard 16-character by 1-line LCD Display Module and a 32-key keyboard. The main feature of the Operating System was to enable the inspection and editing of all the memory locations on the micro-processor.

Orientadores: Ivan Luiz Marques Ricarte, Daniel Moutinho Pataca / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica e de Computação / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-17T15:10:05Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Azana_NilsaToyoko_M.pdf: 1128921 bytes, checksum: 636a4b2fd862f80bee64f7c19831937c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010 / Resumo: Metodologias de avaliação estratégica têm sido utilizadas nos diversos campos do conhecimento humano, especialmente na área de engenharia e tecnologia, como ferramentas para identificar e entender as questões relacionadas à ciência, tecnologia e inovação. A rápida evolução tecnológica aliada às alterações nos modelos de negócios, provocadas pelas mudanças no comportamento do usuário, exigem inovação constante nas empresas, o que instiga a pesquisa e o desenvolvimento de novos produtos e serviços. Entretanto, o sucesso de um produto ou serviço inovador está atrelado a fatores de diversas naturezas, que vão desde a competição e evolução tecnológica até às necessidades sociais, passando pelo jogo de interesses dos atores, pelas restrições econômicas e legislativas, etc. Este trabalho desenvolve uma metodologia de avaliação estratégica para identificar as características principais de um produto ou serviço inovador. A metodologia orienta a busca de informações e fornece ferramentas para a manipulação dos dados, extraindo o conhecimento explícito e implícito dessas informações, e, por meio da construção de cenários hipotéticos, identifica a melhor solução para que o produto ou serviço aumente suas chances de sucesso. A metodologia proposta foi aplicada na avaliação estratégica do software embarcado em receptores de TV digital, por meio da exploração dos possíveis caminhos da TV interativa no Brasil. Essa avaliação mostrou que a expectativa do usuário em relação à TV digital é a de exercer um papel muito mais ativo, não só com a possibilidade de acessar e consumir diferentes informações, por meio do acesso à Internet, mas também escolhendo o momento mais adequado para o consumo de conteúdo, por meio da gravação de programas / Abstract: Strategic evaluation methodologies have been used in a large field of human knowledge, specially in areas such as engineering and technology, as a tool for identifying and understanding issues related to science, technology and innovation. The rapid technological evolution and the business model change, caused by the user's behavior change, requires constant innovation in the companies, thus demanding research and development of new products or services. However, the success of an innovative product or service is closely related to different factors like technological competition and evolution, strategies of the actors, economical constraints, legal framework, social necessities, etc. This work develops a strategic evaluation methodology aiming to identify the main features of an innovative service or product. The methodology guides the information search and provides tools for data manipulation that extracts implicit and explicit knowledge from this information. The construction of hypothetical scenarios is used to identify the best solution by which an innovative product or service might increase its probability of success. The proposed methodology was applied on a strategic evaluation of the embedded software on digital television set-top box, by means of the exploration of feasible paths to the interactive television in Brazil. This evaluation shows that the user expectation related to digital television is to play a much more active role, not only accessing and consuming different information through Internet access, but also being able to choose the time to enjoy the content through TV program recording / Mestrado / Engenharia de Computação / Mestre em Engenharia Elétrica

Orientadores: Rodolfo Jardim de Azevedo, Guido Costa Souza de Araujo / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Computação / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-05T00:43:06Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Klein_FelipeVieira_M.pdf: 1314281 bytes, checksum: e347b1943f449e13f4f2d382ffd856be (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005 / Resumo: Com a constante redução do tamanho dos transistores e o conseqüente aumento do número de transistores em um mesmo chip, a potência dissipada pelos circuitos digitais está aumentando exponencialmente. As implicações do aumento de potência vão desde o aumento de custo advindo de soluções elaboradas para o resfriamento do chip e da limitação crítica do tempo de bateria até a própria destruição do chip. Por estes motivos, o projeto de circuitos digitais visando a redução do consumo de potência têm se tornado um fator cada vez mais importante no fluxo de projeto - o chamado low power design. Esta dissertação de mestrado apresenta a PowerSC, uma biblioteca que estende as capacidades de SystemC, dando suporte _a captura da atividade de transição de modelos em descrições de alto nível, em código C++. Além disso, propõe-se uma metodologia mais simples e transparente para o usuário, como uma alternativa à metodologia de uma ferramenta comercial. Outra contribuição deste trabalho é o algoritmo SMS, um algoritmo de monitoração eficiente, que consegue reduzir drasticamente o tempo de monitoração, com uma perda mínima de precisão. Os resultados experimentais obtidos mostram a factibilidade do uso de nossa abordagem para a captura efetiva da atividade de transição de modelos SystemC / Abstract: With the ever-shrinking size of the transistors and the consequent growth in the number of transistors per chip, the power dissipated by digital circuits is raising exponentially. There are several implications of the increasing of power consumption, ranging from the higher cost per chip, resulting from elaborated cooling and packaging solutions, and the critical limitation of the battery's lifetime to the circuit failure. Thus, the design of integrated circuits aiming at the reduction of the power consumption has become an important role in the design flow - the so-called low power design. This master thesis introduces the PowerSC, a library that extends the capabilities of SystemC, enabling the capture of the switching activity of high-level description models, coded in C++. Moreover, a simpler and transparent methodology is proposed, alternatively to a methodology of a commercial tool. Another contribution of this thesis is the SMS algorithm, an efficient monitoring algorithm, which can dramatically reduce the monitoring time, with a minimal loss of accuracy. The experimental results show the feasibility of the using of our approach to the effective capture of switching activity from SystemC models / Mestrado / Mestre em Ciência da Computação