In this paper we propose a high-level description of the behavior of digital systems. Behaviors are specified with a graphical synchronous model: “SyncCharts”. SyncCharts supp...
Abstract. Hidden algebra is a behavioural algebraic specification formalism for objects. It captures their constructional aspect, concerned with the initialisation and evolution of...
The Inscape Environment is an integrated software development enviroment for building large software systems by large groups of developers. It provides tools that are knowledgeabl...
: We concentrate on two major aspects of reactive system design: behavior control and modularity. These are studied from a formal point of view, within the framework of action syst...
Recently a lot of multimedia applications are emerging on portable appliances. They require both the flexibility of upgradeable devices (traditionally software based) and a powerf...
Michele Borgatti, Andrea Capello, Umberto Rossi, J...