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A real-time programming system.

H R Townsend

    International Journal of Bio-Medical Computing
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This paper introduces the Basic Operating and Scheduling System (BOSS), a novel system for small computers. BOSS manages modular processes and prioritizes peripheral interrupts, enabling dynamic real-time systems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Computer Science
    • Operating Systems
    • Real-time Systems

    Background:

    • Traditional operating systems face challenges in managing modular processes and prioritizing real-time tasks on small computers.
    • Efficient resource allocation and inter-process communication are critical for responsive system performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the design and functionality of the Basic Operating and Scheduling System (BOSS).
    • To detail the scheduling algorithms for equal time division and interrupt prioritization.
    • To explain inter-process communication mechanisms for dynamic real-time system construction.

    Main Methods:

    • Detailed description of the BOSS scheduler's time-division and interrupt-handling mechanisms.
    • Explanation of operating system procedures for inter-process communication.

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  • Discussion of BOSS philosophy and its application in multi-processor environments.

    • Main Results:

    • BOSS effectively divides computer time equally among modular processes.
    • The system successfully prioritizes processes requiring peripheral interrupt responses.
    • BOSS facilitates the creation of dynamically self-modifying real-time systems through its communication procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • BOSS provides an efficient operating and scheduling system for small computers.
    • The system's modular design and prioritization capabilities support complex real-time applications.
    • BOSS demonstrates a viable approach for managing multi-processor assemblies.