Verifiable Embedded Real-Time Application Framework

A new application framework called Verifiable Embedded Real-Time Application Framework (VERTAF) is proposed for embedded real time application development, with the aim of reducing design errors and increasing design productivity. VERTAF is an integration of three technologies: object oriented, software component, and formal verification. It consists of five software components: Implanter, Modeler, Scheduler, Verifier, and Generator. Experiences of using VERTAF show a significant increase in design productivity through design reuse, and a significant decrease in design time and effort through design verification.