Embedded
Our specializations and expertise
Effective Embedded Development
Embedded systems are becoming increasingly complex. Consequently, when developing such systems, it is essential to use technologies, system architectures and software design techniques that can cope with this increasing complexity. In this context, we work with modern programming languages, in particular C++, as well as the operating systems embOS, Mbed, FreeRTOS and Zephyr.
Contact person: Prof. Reto Bonderer
Low Latency Communication
For some applications, a low time delay (latency) in information processing and transmission is crucial. In this context, we are investigating optimized system architectures.
Project: UNISON
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Christian Werner
Neuromorphic Computing
We are investigating alternative implementations of artificial neural networks that are based on the biological model. In the long term, this should significantly reduce the electrical power consumption of AI applications.
Project: BioIng4H-ONC (requested)
Partner: TU Braunschweig / Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Christian Werner
Secure Embedded Software
Many embedded systems perform safety-critical tasks: e.g. in medical devices, cars or airplanes. The security of these systems is significantly influenced by the software used. We are therefore investigating how secure software can be created and used while maintaining high productivity. This includes, for example, secure booting in conjunction with cryptographically secured firmware updates.
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Christian Werner
Embedded Computer Vision
In recent years, CMOS cameras as well as microprocessors have become significantly smaller, cheaper and more powerful. This combination allows powerful computer vision applications in areas where this was previously unthinkable, such as in household appliances and for IOT/IIOT applications. ICOM has significant experience with low-cost embedded computer vision systems for various applications.
Contact person: Prof. Reto Bonderer
Embedded Software Engineering
The computing power of typical platforms for embedded systems has increased enormously in recent years. As a result, embedded design is becoming increasingly demanding. ICOM has extensive experience in the design and realization of real-time capable embedded systems (hardware and software). The target platforms are often ARM platforms, DSPs and FPGAs. Our focus is on highly efficient software development in C++ and C without an operating system (bare metal) or with RTOS or embedded Linux. Our GUI tool is Qt. IoT devices demand high standards of embedded security.
Contact person: Prof. Reto Bonderer
Prof. Dr. Christian Werner
ICOM Institut für Kommunikationssysteme Professor for Embedded Software Engineering
+41 58 257 42 39 christian.werner@ost.ch
Prof. Reto Bonderer
Fachabteilung Elektrotechnik Leiter Fachabteilung Elektrotechnik, Professor for Embedded Software Engineering
+41 58 257 45 16 reto.bonderer@ost.ch
Noah Kälin
ICOM Institut für Kommunikationssysteme Projektmitarbeiter
+41 58 257 46 88 noah.kaelin@ost.ch
Ramon Moscatelli
ICOM Institut für Kommunikationssysteme wissenschaftlicher Assistent
+41 58 257 13 71 ramon.moscatelli@ost.ch
