AUTOSAR Software Verification via Virtual ECU Emulation

The patent creates a virtual ECU environment that replicates the hardware characteristics and software runtime environment before actual hardware is available. This preliminary virtual environment allows software to be compiled, linked, and verified in advance, performing required actions beforehand to avoid time-consuming hardware-dependent testing phases later in the development cycle.

The patent generates a virtual ECU that is a digital copy of the target hardware ECU, replicating its architectural characteristics, memory layout, and runtime environment. This copying approach enables software verification to proceed on the virtual replica without requiring the actual physical hardware, significantly reducing development time while maintaining verification reliability.

The patent creates a virtual ECU that serves as a digital substitute for physical hardware, enabling software verification without consuming actual ECU units. This copying approach reduces the quantity of physical resources required while maintaining verification reliability through accurate hardware emulation.

The virtual ECU environment serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a development platform, a testing environment, and a verification system. This multi-functionality consolidates multiple development resources into a single virtual platform, reducing overall resource consumption and development costs.