Answer to Question #312097 in Computer Networks for ROY

Question

Explain Special Purpose Systems

Answer 1

(i)Real-time embedded systems Multimedia systems

These are small computers that possess limited set of hardware like processors which are capable of processing a restricted set of commands. They are meant for doing distinct tasks. They include microwave ovens, robots in a manufacturing unit, latest automotive engines among many more.

(ii)Multimedia systems

These are different sets of data that are in either audio or video formats. These audios and videos data are required to be processed based upon certain time restrictions. This is called as streaming. It is usually 30 frames per second for a video file.

(iii)Hand held and portable systems

These are handheld devices that are capable of performing usual operations and are usually battery powered. Examples include Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), mobile phones, palm-top computers, pocket-PCs etc. As they are handheld devices, their weights and sizes have certain limitations as a result they are equipped with small memories, slow processors and small display screens, etc.