Domain definition

Embedded systems are computing devices performing specific, dedicated tasks with no direct or continued user interaction. Due to the variety of markets and technologies, these objects have different shapes and sizes, but often all have a small size and a limited amount of resources.

In this book, the concepts and the building blocks of embedded systems are analyzed through the development of the software components that interact with its resources and peripherals. The first step is to define the scope for the validity of the techniques and the architectural patterns explained here, within the broader definition of embedded systems.