A Program Optimization Method for Embedded Software Developed Using Open Sources

Sang-Young Cho

Abstract


Program optimization or software optimization is the process of modifying a software system to make some aspect of it work more efficiently or use fewer resources. When developing software for embedded systems, open source libraries are usually used. An Embedded software built using a variety of open software and libraries is apt to have too many unused codes because open source libraries contain many functions and features to be used in various applications. In this paper, we describe the process of a library optimization method to reduce memory consumption for the user interface software of a set-top box product. The overall optimization process uses freeware tools developed for the Linux operating system. We devised an optimization technique to compensate for operation imperfections in the target system. The original Qt library of 19.57 MB was optimized to be 7.26 MB in program image size. In the case of the DirectFB library, 3.2 MB was reduced to 2.4 MB. The optimization process can be applied to any embedded software that are developed with open source libraries or sources.

Keywords


software optimization; open source library; static and dynamic analysis; freeware tool

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18517/ijaseit.8.4-2.5569

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