Real-Time Languages, Timed Alternating Automata, and Timed Temporal Logics: Relationships and Specifications

Time dependent models have become increasingly important in formal modeling and verification of software systems. In this paper, we investigate the expressiveness of real-time iterative arrays and trees in the context of language recognition. Such synchronous parallel models of computation must meet high dependability requirements in performing complex interactions in a real-time environment. Furthermore, we present timed event alternating automata which do not only describe a theoretical model framework for formal languages but establishes strong relationships and foundations to timed propositional temporal logic through two embedded powerful metaphors - alternation and time. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.