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Harsh Mehta
Independent Researcher
India
ABSTRACT
This manuscript examines the application of Unified Modeling Language (UML) in the design of real‐time embedded systems as of 2014. It reviews UML’s capacity to model system architecture, behavior, and timing constraints, focusing on object‐oriented analysis and design techniques adapted to embedded environments. The study synthesizes findings from case studies in automotive control units, industrial automation controllers, and avionics subsystems. Methodological considerations include model‐driven development workflows, profile extensions for real‐time constraints (e.g., UML‐RT and MARTE), and tool support prevalent up to 2014. Results demonstrate that UML, when appropriately extended and integrated into a disciplined development process, can enhance design clarity, reduce errors, and facilitate early validation of timing requirements. Conclusions highlight best practices for leveraging UML in real‐time embedded contexts, limitations observed in existing tools, and recommendations for future improvements within the 2014 technological landscape.
KEYWORDS
UML modeling, real‐time embedded systems, UML‐RT, MARTE, model‐driven development, timing analysis, system architecture, software engineering, case study
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