(27th International Conference on Technology of Object-Oriented
Languages and Systems (TOOLS'98),
September 1998, Beijing, CHINA.)
Abstract
A system-level computer design environment is proposed
by integrating parallel design techniques and object-oriented
technology. The system parts are modeled using object-oriented technology,
such that not only are the static features of the components encapsulated,
but also are the dynamic design states. A system is designed by
empowering each object class with design autonomy, thus leading to a
distributedly-controlled environment where objects actively seek to
synthesize themselves in parallel using messages.
System synthesis is accomplished and related problems are solved by
eight different kinds of messages passed among the objects.
Problems inherent to parallel design, such as emptiness and
deadlock are also solved.