At the conclusion of this chapter, the student will be able to: â Compare and contrast nursing and non-nursing health promotion theories. â Examine health promotion theories for consistency with accepted health pro-. motion priorities and values. â Articulate how health promotion theories move the profession forward. â Discuss strengths and limitations associated with each health promotion theory. or model.
An embedded system is a computer system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints. It is embedded as part of a complete device often including hardware and mechanical parts. Embedded systems control many devices in common use today.
A specialized computer system that is part of a larger system or machine. Typically, an embedded system is housed on a single microprocessor board with the programs stored in ROM. Virtually all appliances that have a digital interface -- watches, microwaves, VCRs, cars -- utilize embedded systems. Some embedded systems include an operating system, but many are so specialized that the entire logic can be implemented as a single program. PREVIOUSembedded object.