Accelerating Embedded Systems with Android, Linux and Real-time Development

Android is an open source platform built by Google that includes an operating system, middleware and applications for the development of devices employing cellular communications. This presentation takes a look at the design of Android, how it works and how it may be deployed to accelerate the development of a connected device. Along with guidelines to getting started with Android, the Android SDK, its available tools and resources is reviewed and consideration is given to applications for Android beyond conventional mobile handsets such as medical devices, consumer electronics and military/aerospace systems. A brief review of how Android or Linux can co-exist with an RTOS in multi-core designs is also conducted.