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The concept of Function Block origins in automation engineering. It is the standard IEC 61499 that makes a Function Block paradigm for developing automation applications. Due to the component-like features, hardware-oriented view and explicit abstraction-complexity handling provided by Function Block paradigm, a methodology for applying CBD to embedded systems is suggested in this chapter. The classic CBD methods are considered in the combination with Function Block method, which are organized in a development process (i.e., V-model). In the development process, specification and verification issues are especially emphasized in this chapter. UML is chosen to take the pivot role of specifying all artifacts in the process.
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Zhang, W., Halang, W.A., Dietrich, C. (2005). Specification and Verification of Applications Based on Function Blocks. In: Atkinson, C., Bunse, C., Gross, HG., Peper, C. (eds) Component-Based Software Development for Embedded Systems. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3778. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11591962_2
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