Editing Embedded operating system (section)

{{Short description|Type of computer operating system}}
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[[File:DHCOM Computer On Module - AM35x.jpg|thumb|right|An ''embedded system'' on a plug-in card, featuring a processor, memory, power supply, and various external interfaces]]

An '''embedded operating system''' (EOS) is an [[operating system]] designed specifically for [[embedded system|embedded computer systems]]. These systems aim to enhance functionality and reliability to perform dedicated tasks.<ref name=":0">{{cite arXiv|last1=Jabeen|first1=Qamar|last2=Khan|first2=Fazlullah|last3=Hayat|first3=Muhammad Nouman|last4=Khan|first4=Haroon|last5=Jan|first5=Syed Roohullah|last6=Ullah|first6=Farman|date=2016-05-11|title=A Survey: Embedded Systems Supporting By Different Operating Systems|class=cs.OH|eprint=1610.07899}}</ref> When the [[computer multitasking|multitasking]] method employed allows for timely task execution, such an OS may qualify as a [[real-time operating system]] (RTOS).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/embedded-os|title=Definition of embedded OS|website=[[PC Magazine]]|access-date=13 September 2023}}</ref>