@inproceedings{AlfransederDeubzerJustusetal., author = {Alfranseder, Martin and Deubzer, Michael and Justus, Benjamin and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Siemers, Christian}, title = {An Efficient Spin-Lock Based Multi-Core Resource Sharing Protocol}, series = {33rd IEEE International Performance, Computing, and Communications Conference (IPCCC), Austin (TX), USA, 5-7 December 2014}, booktitle = {33rd IEEE International Performance, Computing, and Communications Conference (IPCCC), Austin (TX), USA, 5-7 December 2014}, doi = {10.1109/PCCC.2014.7017090}, abstract = {We present in this paper a new lock-based resource sharing protocol PWLP (Preemptable Waiting Locking Protocol) for embedded multi-core processors. It is based on the busy-wait model and works with non-preemptive critical sections while task may be preempted by tasks with a higher priority when waiting for resources. Our protocol can be applied in partitioned as well as global scheduling scenarios, in which task-fix, job-fix or dynamically assigned priorities may be used. Furthermore, the PWLP permits nested requests to shared resources. Finally, we present a case study based on event-based simulations in which the FMLP (Flexible Multiprocessor Locking Protocol) and the proposed PWLP are compared.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AlfransederKrapfMaderetal., author = {Alfranseder, Martin and Krapf, Tobias and Mader, Ralph and Niemetz, Michael and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Siemers, Christian}, title = {An Efficient Partitioning Strategy for Runnables in Weakly Dependent Tasks on Embedded Multi-Core Systems}, series = {Embedded real-time software and systems (ERTS² 2014), Feb 2014, Toulouse, France}, booktitle = {Embedded real-time software and systems (ERTS² 2014), Feb 2014, Toulouse, France}, abstract = {With multi-core controllers entering the area of automotive control ECUs, strategies for parallelizing the control- algorithms come into focus. This paper deals with a special part of automotive powertrain software, called state transitions. Since dependencies between runnables executed there are weak, the transitions provide a good basis for parallelization. We present a strategy of how to distribute efficiently the execution of runnables to different cores while taking care of inner and outer dependencies. The strategy is accompanied by two case studies demonstrating the performance of the concept. The first one is carried out to find the most efficient strategies of parallelize state transitions based on randomly generated, simulated state transitions. In the second one, the developed partitioning strategies are applied to a real software project for an automotive powertrain system.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HelmDeubzerMottok, author = {Helm, C. and Deubzer, Michael and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Analyse der Echtzeiteigenschaften von Multicore Speicherarchitekturen in Eingebetteten Systemen mittels einer konfigurierbaren Simulationssoftware}, series = {4. Landshuter Symposium Mikrosystemtechnik : Mikrosystemtechnik als Schl{\"u}sseltechnologie der Systemintegration, Tagungsband zum Symposium 12./13. M{\"a}rz 2014, Hochschule Landshut}, booktitle = {4. Landshuter Symposium Mikrosystemtechnik : Mikrosystemtechnik als Schl{\"u}sseltechnologie der Systemintegration, Tagungsband zum Symposium 12./13. M{\"a}rz 2014, Hochschule Landshut}, editor = {Ivanov, Artem and Bicker, Marc and Patzelt, Peter}, address = {Landshut}, isbn = {978-3-9812696-5-9}, pages = {109 -- 117}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{LaloSchmidhuberDeubzeretal., author = {Lalo, Erjola and Schmidhuber, Stefan and Deubzer, Michael and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Extended Task Priority and Preemptability Optimization in Real-Time Multi-Core Embedded Systems}, series = {4th Applied Research Conference, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, booktitle = {4th Applied Research Conference, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, address = {Ingolstadt}, isbn = {978-3-8440-2875-1}, pages = {90 -- 95}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ThielHacklMottok, author = {Thiel, P. and Hackl, Magnus and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Designing efficient Node.js applications - Approaching useful patterns}, series = {4th Applied Research Conference, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, booktitle = {4th Applied Research Conference, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, publisher = {Shaker}, address = {Aachen}, isbn = {978-3-8440-2875-1}, pages = {40 -- 46}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HacklThielMottok, author = {Hackl, Magnus and Thiel, Patrik and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Not Only SQL - a comparison to traditional RDBMS}, series = {4th Applied Research Conference (ARC 2014), 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, booktitle = {4th Applied Research Conference (ARC 2014), 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, publisher = {Shaker}, address = {Aachen}, isbn = {978-3-8440-2875-1}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RaabMottok, author = {Raab, Peter and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Modellbasierte Zuverl{\"a}ssigkeitsanalysen von arithmetischen Operationen in einem Prozessorsystem}, series = {Proceedings of safe.tech 2014, 20. und 21. Mai 2014, M{\"u}nchen}, booktitle = {Proceedings of safe.tech 2014, 20. und 21. Mai 2014, M{\"u}nchen}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{OklapiDeubzerSchmidhuberetal., author = {Oklapi, Erna and Deubzer, Michael and Schmidhuber, Stefan and Lalo, Erjola and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Optimization of Real-Time Multicore Systems Reached by a Genetic Algorithm Approach for Runnable Sequencing}, series = {2014 International Conference on Applied Electronics, Pilsen, Czech Republic}, booktitle = {2014 International Conference on Applied Electronics, Pilsen, Czech Republic}, doi = {10.1109/AE.2014.7011709}, pages = {233 -- 238}, abstract = {The deployment of complex real-time systems with everyday increasing demands and possibilities, is a challenging task for engineers when performance and efficiency have to be maximized while cost have to be minimized at the same time. For already designed systems it became necessary to perform different modifications in order to find optimal software architecture configuration by respecting all timing constraints which are essential when speaking of real-time systems. In this work, we present a model-based approach of optimizing the execution sequence of runnables within tasks in order to reduce the system's reaction times by improving the overall signal flow duration. Hereby, a genetic optimization algorithm is used to create and evaluate multiple solutions for the runnable sequencing problem. We conclude by demonstration the efficiency of the presented approach with experimental results.}, language = {en} } @incollection{MottokAlfransederSchmidhuberetal., author = {Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Alfranseder, Martin and Schmidhuber, Stefan and Mucha, Matthias and Sailer, Andreas}, title = {How to improve the reactiveness and efficiency of embedded multicore systems by use of probabilistic simulation and optimization techniques}, series = {Improving Disaster Resilience and Mitigation - New Means and Tools. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security}, booktitle = {Improving Disaster Resilience and Mitigation - New Means and Tools. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security}, editor = {Teodorescu, Horia-Nicolai and Kirschenbaum, Alan and Cojocaru, Svetlana and Bruderlein, Claude}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Dodrecht}, doi = {10.1007/978-94-017-9136-6_16}, pages = {253 -- 268}, abstract = {Safe and reliable multi-core technology becomes more and more important in the field of embedded systems. Today's and future embedded systems require increasing performance while being more energy efficient. Moreover, the functional safety for these embedded systems has to be improved or developed completely new. In this chapter, we first address the challenges of embedded multi-core real-time systems. To raise the resilience of such systems we use the deadlock-free synchronization model of Block et al. (A flexible real-time locking protocol for multiprocessors. 2012 IEEE international conference on embedded and real-time computing systems and applications, vol 0, pp 47-56, 2007). The metric mean Normalized Blocking Time (mNBT) is hereby used to measure the timing effects of the blocking behavior of strongly interacting tasks. In a second step, we present a model-based approach to map the tasks of an embedded real-time system to the cores of a multi-core processor. Moreover, we derive an execution time model from runtime measurements of software functions. This information is then used to perform precise probabilistic simulations of different task-to-core mappings and evaluate them with regard to task response times, inter-task blocking overhead and load distribution. Subsequently, we integrate the probabilistic simulation within an optimization technique to systematically improve the task-to-core mapping. We conclude with a case-study, where we demonstrate the effectiveness of the presented approach by optimizing the task-to-core mapping of a practical automotive powertrain system.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SoskaMottok, author = {Soska, Alexander and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {A New Conceptual Contribution for Serious Games in Academic Software Engineering Education}, series = {European Conference on Software Engineering Education 2014 (ECSEE), 27 and 28 November 2014 in Seeon Monastery}, booktitle = {European Conference on Software Engineering Education 2014 (ECSEE), 27 and 28 November 2014 in Seeon Monastery}, publisher = {Shaker}, address = {Aachen}, isbn = {978-3-8440-3067-9}, pages = {241 -- 254}, abstract = {Nowadays, the popularity and field of application of serious games grows steadily. This educational method offers attractive pportunities for teaching and training by combining playful elements with learning content. By using game mechanics, thinking and technique, theoretical subject matters are treated in a fun and engaging way. Thereby, serious games utilize our intrinsic motivation to discover the surroundings in a playful manner. Embedded in educational settings, the goal is to mediate academic and non-academic knowledge to the students. Especially in the field of software engineering it is important to have skills which go beyond pure technical knowledge. Yet, the use of serious games is still a manageable amount. With this paper, we give a contribution to the theoretical design and development of serious games based on playful learning method and its relation to research-based learning in universal context. In addi- tion we analyze the existing serious games in software engineering and present our thoughts about planning our own.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AlfransederMuchaSchmidhuberetal., author = {Alfranseder, Martin and Mucha, Matthias and Schmidhuber, Stefan and Sailer, Andreas and Niemetz, Michael and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {A modified synchronization model for dead-lock free concurrent execution of strongly interacting task sets in embedded systems}, series = {2013 International Conference on Applied Electronics (AE 2013), IEEE, 10-12 September 2013, Pilsen, Czech Republic}, volume = {18}, booktitle = {2013 International Conference on Applied Electronics (AE 2013), IEEE, 10-12 September 2013, Pilsen, Czech Republic}, pages = {13 -- 18}, abstract = {Global scheduling algorithms are very promising for application in embedded real-time systems using multi-core controllers. In this paper we want to make a first step forward to apply such scheduling methods on real existing systems. Especially a new resource model is necessary to avoid deadlocks, as this goal can not be achieved by using the standard OSEK Priority Ceiling Protocol when shared global resources are in use. We also introduce the new metric mean Normalized Blocking Time in order to be able to compare locking mechanisms according to the timing effects of their blocking behavior. Finally we give a simulative application example of the new metric by the use of two different kinds of semaphore models and an example task set typical for existing embedded real-time systems in the automotive powertrain environment.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RaabKraemerMottok, author = {Raab, Peter and Kr{\"a}mer, Stefan and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Error Model and the Reliability of Arithmetic Operations}, series = {2013 IEEE EUROCON - International Conference on Computer as a Tool, Zagreb, Croatia, July 1-4, 2013}, booktitle = {2013 IEEE EUROCON - International Conference on Computer as a Tool, Zagreb, Croatia, July 1-4, 2013}, doi = {10.1109/EUROCON.2013.6625047}, pages = {630 -- 637}, abstract = {Error detecting and correcting codes are widely used in data transmission, storage systems and also for data processing. In logical circuits like arithmetic operations, arbitrary faults can cause errors in the result. However in safety critical applications, it is important to avoid those errors which would lead to system failures. Several approaches are known to protect the result of operations during software processing. In the same way like transmission systems, coded processing uses codes for fault detection. But in contrast to transmission systems, there is no adequate channel model available which makes it possible to evaluate the residue error probability of an arithmetic operation in an analytical way. This paper tries to close the gap of arithmetic error models by the development of a model for an ordinary addition in a computer system. Thus, the reliability of an addition's result can be analytically evaluated.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RaabRacekKraemeretal., author = {Raab, Peter and Racek, Stanislav and Kr{\"a}mer, Stefan and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Data Flow Analysis of Software Executed by Unreliable Hardware}, series = {16th Euromicro Conference on Digital System Design, Los Alamitos, CA, USA}, booktitle = {16th Euromicro Conference on Digital System Design, Los Alamitos, CA, USA}, doi = {10.1109/DSD.2013.35}, pages = {243 -- 249}, abstract = {The data flow is a crucial part of software execution in recent applications. It depends on the concrete implementation of the realized algorithm and it influences the correctness of a result in case of hardware faults during the calculation. In logical circuits, like arithmetic operations in a processor system, arbitrary faults become a more tremendous aspect in future. With modern manufacturing processes, the probability of such faults will increase and the result of a software's data flow will be more vulnerable. This paper shows a principle evaluation method for the reliability of a software's data flow with arbitrary soft errors also with the concept of fault compensation. This evaluation is discussed by means of a simple example based on an addition.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{OklapiDeubzerSchmidhuberetal., author = {Oklapi, Erna and Deubzer, Michael and Schmidhuber, Stefan and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Verification of an Evolutionary Optimization Algorithm for Runnable Sequencing Problem}, series = {4th Applied Research Conference, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, booktitle = {4th Applied Research Conference, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AlfransederKrapfMottoketal., author = {Alfranseder, Martin and Krapf, Tobias and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Siemers, Christian}, title = {Synchronisationsverfahren in embedded Multicoresystemen}, series = {Tagungsband, 6th Embedded Software Engineering, Kongress 2013, 2. bis 6. Dezembern 2013, Sindelfingen}, booktitle = {Tagungsband, 6th Embedded Software Engineering, Kongress 2013, 2. bis 6. Dezembern 2013, Sindelfingen}, publisher = {Vogel Business Media}, address = {W{\"u}rzburg}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SailerSchmidhuberDeubzeretal., author = {Sailer, Andreas and Schmidhuber, Stefan and Deubzer, Michael and Alfranseder, Martin and Mucha, Matthias and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Optimizing the task allocation step for multi-core processors within autosar}, series = {2013 International Conference on Applied Electronics, IEEE, Pilsen, Czech Republic}, booktitle = {2013 International Conference on Applied Electronics, IEEE, Pilsen, Czech Republic}, abstract = {We present a model-based optimization approach for the task allocation problem in embedded multi-core systems. The information therefore is obtained from a system description in AUTOSAR and runtime measurements of the runnables in hardware traces. Based on this an initial software partitioning of runnables to tasks is created. We then use a genetic algorithm to create and evaluate solutions to the task allocation problem. Each solution is hereby evaluated using a discrete event-based simulation, which allows the evaluation with regard to real-time properties, resource consumption and data-communication overhead. The significance of our approach is then shown in a case-study. There, we optimize the task allocation of an embedded system, whose complexity is comparable to that of an actual system, on a multi-core processor. Finally, the results of the optimization are transferred to an ECU Configuration Description to enable further development in compliance with the AUTOSAR methodology.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TomerHagelMottoketal., author = {Tomer, Amir and Hagel, Georg and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Alt, Dorit and Barak, Miriam I. and Hadar, Irit}, title = {CAPELLA: A conceptual framework for adaptive life-long learning}, series = {IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 25-28 April 2017, Athens, Greece}, booktitle = {IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 25-28 April 2017, Athens, Greece}, doi = {10.1109/EDUCON.2017.7943041}, pages = {1463 -- 1472}, abstract = {In this paper we describe a proposed framework for Cooperative Adaptive Personalized Education for Life-long Learning and Activation (CAPELLA). CAPELLA comprises four models: A Knowledge Organization Model, a Learning Process Model, a Community Collaboration Model and a Gaming Model. The underlying pedagogical approach is based on the four pillars of learning: Learning to know, learning to do, learning to collaborate and learning to be. Based on these models and principles, CAPELLA provides a theoretical framework that may assist IT developers to develop state-of-the-art educational platforms and advanced learning applications. Using an example of a UML Diagramming Workshop we demonstrate how CAPELLA incorporates the principles of Adaptive Learning.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchummJosephMottoketal., author = {Schumm, Michael and Joseph, Saskia and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Niemetz, Michael and Schroll-Decker, Irmgard}, title = {Lernarrangements im software engineering und deren evaluation - neue konzepte f{\"u}r hochschule und lebenslanges Lernen}, series = {Tagungsband 5th Embedded Software Engineering Kongress, 3. bis 7. Dezember 2012, Sindelfingen}, booktitle = {Tagungsband 5th Embedded Software Engineering Kongress, 3. bis 7. Dezember 2012, Sindelfingen}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{KraemerRaabMottok, author = {Kr{\"a}mer, Stefan and Raab, Peter and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Simulationsbasierte Reliability-Analyse - Einfl{\"u}sse von zuf{\"a}lligen Fehlern auf das Echtzeit-Scheduling}, series = {Tagungsband 5th Embedded Software Engineering Kongress, 3. bis 7. Dezember 2012, Sindelfingen}, booktitle = {Tagungsband 5th Embedded Software Engineering Kongress, 3. bis 7. Dezember 2012, Sindelfingen}, pages = {613 -- 622}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{AlfransederMottok, author = {Alfranseder, Martin and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Kommunikationsmechanismen f{\"u}r sicherheitskritische multi-core Echtzeit-Systeme}, series = {5th Automotive Summerschool, Regensburg, September 2012}, booktitle = {5th Automotive Summerschool, Regensburg, September 2012}, language = {de} } @techreport{PfallerMottok, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Pfaller, M. and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Developing the e-learning class 'practical training in c'}, language = {en} }