Vehicles
Vehicles may include multiple embedded systems each with its own hardware and software. For example, a system might monitor engine performance while another system might monitor safety to produce warnings.Toys
Toys with advanced features such as a talking doll are implemented with embedded systems.Electronics
Electronics big and small such as a washing machine or game controller.Buildings
Components of buildings and interior design such as an automatic door.Infrastructure
Infrastructure such as a canal gate that can be remotely controlled by an operator.Power Systems
A solar panel system that transmits performance information to a management server.Supply Chain
Elements of a supply chain such as a temperature-controlled container that records temperatures to guarantee that a cold shipment was never exposed to a high temperature.Industrial
Factory equipment such as a robot.Networking
Network devices such as a wifi router.Cities
Smart city infrastructure such as solar lighting that self-manages its power capacity.Theme Parks
A car on a roller coaster that monitors vibrations and seat belts that can slow and stop the attraction if it finds a problem.Fashion
In theory, fashion could use computers to implement features such as shoes that change colors and patterns on command.Medicine
Computers in medical devices such as a heart monitor.| Overview: Embedded System | ||
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Definition | Computers that are embedded into everyday things that are dedicated to a particular function. | |
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