Synopsis
A flexible, general‑purpose lab system built around a simple, high‑level approach to multiprocessing.
This publication introduces AMPOS, a multi‑processor environment designed for laboratory instrumentation tasks. It emphasizes ease of use, safe inter‑task operation, and the use of standard hardware and off‑the‑shelf software to support rapid software development.
The system aims to simplify software construction by favoring high‑level programming while enabling dedicated processors for I/O tasks. It uses a supervisor/slave architecture with a built‑in command language and a tight, memory‑based interprocessor communication model. Tasks communicate via serial channels and can spawn other tasks, all while maintaining clear security boundaries between processes.
What you’ll learn and experience:
- How the TCL command language controls processor tasks and resource ownership at a glance
- How to manage I/O, pipes, and connections without interrupt‑driven complexity
- How the Supervisor coordinates slaves, memory, and a simple file/pipe system
- Design tradeoffs that favor fast response, predictable behavior, and hardware reuse
Ideal for readers of early computing systems and multi‑processor design notes who want a clear, practical view of a laboratory‑oriented OS built around portability and simplicity.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a novel approach to designing computer systems for laboratory use in biomedical research. It describes the AMPOS system, which provides task security, rapid inter-processor communication, and a standard file system. The system is designed to be simple to use and powerful enough for laboratory instrumentation, aiming to replace special-purpose hardware with software and general-purpose I/O modules. The author argues that the system's insights on multiprocessor system design have significant implications for the field of biomedical research. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332971992_0
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