Using Android as OS for a Single Purpose System

Explore the potential of Android as an operating system for single-purpose systems in this 43-minute conference talk by Martin Ertsås at NDC Conferences. Discover how Android can be adapted to run a single application with complete control over the user experience. Learn from Cisco Systems' experience in using Android for a telepresence endpoint, covering technical aspects, development challenges, and implementation techniques. Gain insights into testing, security, UX design impact, contracts, and the differences between Android and specialized real-time systems. Delve into topics such as the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), hardware independence, vendor support, Android APIs, platform considerations, and the Android toolchain. Benefit from the speaker's 20+ years of experience in building on specialized real-time systems and Linux.

Intro
Outline
History
The Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
Android/Linux differences
Bionic vs glibc
Hardware independence
Vendor support
Tooling
Android APIs
Community
API behaviour
Platform
HTTP Proxy
Hardware information
Java Native Interface (JNI)
AOSP Upgrade
Android toolchain
Summary
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Resources
Questions?