Series in Computer Science: Predictability vs. Efficiency

Buttazzo, Giorgio C; Lipari, Giuseppe; Abeni, Luca; Caccamo, Marco

Hard real-time systems are very predictable, but not sufficiently flexible to adapt to dynamic situations. They are built under pessimistic assumptions to cope with worst-case scenarios, so they often waste resources. Soft real-time systems are built to reduce resource consumption, tolerate overloads and adapt to system changes. They are also more suited to novel applications of real-time technology, such as multimedia systems, monitoring apparatuses, telecommunication networks, mobile robotics, virtual reality, and interactive computer games. This unique monograph provides concrete methods for building flexible, predictable soft real-time systems, in order to optimize resources and reduce costs. It is an invaluable reference for developers, as well as researchers and students in Computer Science.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2005-05-06

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780387237015

DOI: 10.1007/0-387-28147-9

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 275