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Unit 7 Control Flashcards

1
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Control system

A

A device (or set of devices) that manages; commands; directs or regulates the behaviour of other devices or systems. (IPO)

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2
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How a control system works

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Sensor - Processor - Transducer - Feedback

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3
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Embedded system

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Performs a specific function within a larger system

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4
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Microprocessor

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An integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a CPU of a computer

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5
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Sensor

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A device which detects or measures a physical property and records; indicates; or otherwise responds to it

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6
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Analog data

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Data accepted by continuous variable

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7
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Output transducers

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Turn the digital data into analogue signals to power ‘real world’ devices

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8
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Advantage of output transducers

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  • Compatible with microprocessors and computers - Remote controllability and easy data transmission capability - Ease of convertability from analog to digital
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9
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Feedback

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Modification or control of a process or system by its results or effects

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10
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Centralized system

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Computing done at a central location; using terminals that are attached to central computer

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Distributed system

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System in which components located on networked computers communicate and coordinate their actions by passing messages.

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12
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Advantages of centralized system

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Easier to administrate More control

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13
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Advantages of distributed system

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Quicker access Shared load Response more specific to environment

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14
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Automated doors

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Input: Access sensor; movement Process: Sends message to processor (triggered) Output: Doors on pulley system that rotates to pull door open; with timer that closes after a few seconds

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15
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Movement on automated doors

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Interrupt on OS to stop door from closing

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16
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House heating

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Input: Thermometer Process: Sends message to boiler; switches pump and water goes through house. Output: Radiates heat until the thermometer comes to required heat

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17
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Taxi Meter types

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Timer based; Pay by mile

18
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Timer based taxi meter

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Input: Clock Process: Checks how much time has gone by Output: Amount of money on screen

19
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Pay by mile

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Process: Odometer; calculates cash; GPS receiver to calculate number of miles Output: Amount of money

20
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All outputs of taxi meter

A

Light on top of taxi Printer of receipt Card input device Payment to driver

21
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Elevator

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Input: Button to call Process: Motor lifts up and down ; pressure and door sensors Output: Light inside elevator; Comes to floor

22
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Washing machine

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Input: Settings - Button; how long Process: Spins Output: Done

23
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GPS

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Input: User enters address/ place Process: Sends messages to satellites which would access the given location using trilateration. Sends result to client Output: Client receives directions

24
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Traffic light

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Input: Vehicle detector Process: Check 7.1.1

25
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Device drivers

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Program -> OS -> Device drivers (interprets instructions from sensors) -> ROM

26
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Device driver (definition)

A

Translation software used by the OS so that it can communicate with peripheral devices

27
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Types of sensors

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Motion Heat Speedometer GPS Timer Compass

28
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Accessibility input devices

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Wide range of input devices can be used to allow people with a range of disabilities operating computer hardware and software

29
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Examples of accessibility input devices

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Joystick Switch Keyboard alternatives

30
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Input devices

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Mouse Keyboard Joystick Light pen Touch pad Microphone Scanner Track Ball Digital Camera

31
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In a system; the feedback

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becomes the input

32
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Social impacts and ethical considerations associated with the use of embedded systems

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Tagging prisoners Surveillance CCTV

33
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Evaluating systems

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For and against argument Evaluation Costs Hardware and software Which is best for that scenario

34
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Autonomous agents

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Autonomy Reactive behavior Concurrency Persistence

35
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Autonomy (AA)

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Activates alone for tasks Selects tasks themselves - no human intervention needed

36
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Reactive behavior (AA)

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Sense the environment Reacts based on perceptions

37
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Concurrency/Sociality (AA)

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Interact with other agents through communication

38
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Persistence (AA)

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Runs continuously; not executed on demand

39
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Ethical issues of computers replacing workers

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Labor cost Quality of work Retraining Productivity Safety

40
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Function of OS in control system

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Controls hardware components Reading input devices Sends feedback

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