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Garakabu2

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Kenji Hisazumi,

Akira FukudaAuthors Info & Claims

Journal of Information Security and Applications, Volume 31, Issue C

Pages 61 - 74

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jisa.2016.08.001

Published: 01 December 2016 Publication History

Abstract

Hierarchical State Transition Matrix (HSTM) is a table-based modeling language that has been broadly used for developing software designs of embedded systems. In this paper, we describe a model checker Garakabu2, which we have been implementing for verifying HSTM designs against Linear Temporal Logic (LTL) properties. The HSTM designs that Garakabu2 takes as input are those developed using an industrial-strength model-based development environment ZIPC. We focus on describing Garakabu2's verification techniques and performance, as well as our efforts to improve its practical usability for on-site software engineers. Some experiences and lessons on developing industry-oriented model checkers are also reported.

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Garakabu2
1. Software and its engineering
  1. Software creation and management
    1. Software verification and validation
  2. Software organization and properties
    1. Software functional properties
      1. Formal methods

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Journal of Information Security and Applications Volume 31, Issue C

December 2016

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Do CPhyo YRiesco AOgata K(2023)Optimization Techniques for Model Checking Leads-to Properties in a Stratified WayACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology10.1145/360461032:6(1-38)Online publication date: 17-Jun-2023
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Hou GZhou KQiu TCao XLi MWang J(2017)A novel green software evaluation model for cloud roboticsComputers and Electrical Engineering10.1016/j.compeleceng.2017.08.02163:C(139-156)Online publication date: 1-Oct-2017
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