This paper analyses a leading-edge Set-top Box (STB) design for architecture reference patterns. Specifically, the following contributions are made: (i) identifying and documenting (in UML) STB ...

As shown by the design patterns described in the previous section, the proposed solution for enhancing the configuration patterns representation extends UML by: Changing the class diagrams to ...

This article looks at some of the abstractions in a new profile of UML, the RT-Profile , which particularly affects software design for real-time use. Included in the paper are a set of patterns that ...

London, United Kingdom -- March 10, 2008 -- Axilica Limited demonstrates “FalconML†a state of the art product for behavioral synthesis of hardware designs from UML that targets FPGAs or ASICs.

Real-time UML support has become critical as UML continues to be used in more embedded applications. The tool can be used to generate application code, not just specifications.