7.3 - Kernel Module Design
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Practice Questions
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What does GPIO stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how these pins are used in hardware interactions.
What is the purpose of the trigger pulse?
💡 Hint: Consider how we initiate actions in electronics.
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What does the echo pin do in the ultrasonic sensor operation?
💡 Hint: Think about the flow of data in the sensor.
True or False: The distance is calculated using the formula: Distance = time/2.
💡 Hint: Remember the speed of sound plays a key role.
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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.
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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