Practice Kernel Module Design - 7.3 | 7. Application Demo: Building a Ranging Sensor Kernel Module | Embedded Linux
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Kernel Module Design

7.3 - Kernel Module Design

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does GPIO stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how these pins are used in hardware interactions.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of the trigger pulse?

💡 Hint: Consider how we initiate actions in electronics.

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Question 1

What does the echo pin do in the ultrasonic sensor operation?

It triggers the sound wave
It receives the echo signal
It calculates the distance

💡 Hint: Think about the flow of data in the sensor.

Question 2

True or False: The distance is calculated using the formula: Distance = time/2.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the speed of sound plays a key role.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a kernel module that can simultaneously handle multiple ultrasonic sensors. Discuss the strategies you would employ to manage multiple GPIO pins.

💡 Hint: Consider how to avoid resource conflicts.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a feature to enhance the kernel module’s reliability, possibly dealing with environmental factors affecting measurements.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how environmental changes could affect the speed of sound.

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