A framework for formal specification of embedded systems

This paper presents concepts of a specification-driven framework focusing on object-oriented design of embedded systems. It deals with tools and techniques aiming to prop formal specification and early design life cycle phases. Particularly, this contribution discusses logic calculus of objects, related class specification language, and techniques both for architecture specifications and for behavior specifications generated either from UML based semiformal behavioral diagrams or, as a reengineering tool, from source code.