Would a cash register be an example of a real time operating system?

Would a cash register be an example of a real time operating system?
One with a bar code scanner? If not, what are examples of real time operating systems?

Best answer:

A hammer is an example of a real-time operating system.

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4 Comments for Would a cash register be an example of a real time operating system?

  • 1. Ice Berg  |  December 15th, 2008 at 6:26 pm

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_real-time_operating_systems

    Check a search engine first and then ask here.

  • 2. Robert  |  December 15th, 2008 at 6:30 pm

    Of course not. Cash registers operate in previous day mode not real time.

    Examples of real time would be:

    Slap
    Kick
    Punch
    Knocked out
    Run over
    Killed

    I could give more but you got the picture (maybe). LOL

  • 3. LoverOfWine  |  December 15th, 2008 at 7:02 pm

    Despite what the others have said, yes they are controlled by a RTOS. These are much more than the old cash change machines. They actually are fully programmed to get updates on stock, feed back sales data, etc.

    Other examples would be the O/S in any smart phone.

  • 4. Wonder  |  December 15th, 2008 at 7:55 pm

    Credit card authorization systems and airline ticketing programs are real-time. Instantaneous transfer of data, unlike records batched and transmitted periodically.

    -MM

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