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Item An evaluation of CoWare Inc.'s Processor Designer tool suite for the design of embedded processors.(2008-12-01T16:28:01Z) Franz, Jonathan D.; Duren, Russell Walker.; Engineering.; Baylor University. Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering.The goal of this thesis is to evaluate the Processor Designer family of tools from CoWare, Inc. Processor Designer uses the L.I.S.A. 2.0 (Language for Instruction Set Architecture) language. The evaluation is being performed to determine the suitability of the toolset for incorporation into a classroom environment and for the use in developing replacements for legacy processors. The main focus will be on the ease of use of the tools. This includes exploring how steep of a learning curve is involved with this new processor designer language and how well the tools have been documented. The limitations of the tools will also be explored, as far as what can and cannot be done in the language. The thesis is also intended to provide a tutorial introduction to the CoWare Inc. tool suite for future students.Item A networked embedded design for an automated exercise system.(2007-12-03T18:58:31Z) Morris, Janna L.; Gravagne, Ian A.; Engineering.; Baylor University. Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering.In an effort to facilitate safe and affective workout programs, fitness centers are looking both to customers and leading experts on how to design workout systems. One such industry leader is Curves International. This thesis outlines the design on a networked, embedded controller for implementing a personalized workout built from the Curves circuit of discrete hydraulic exercise machines. The design provides immediate user feedback, allowing users to evaluate their exercise goals. Users also benefit from individual workout reports documenting each workout session with statistics from each machine in the circuit. Participants became familiar with the system over a two month testing period in a workout facility. This thesis includes their experience and opinion of the efficiency of the network controllers and user interface.