We study the problem of scheduling repetitive real-time tasks with the Earliest Deadline First (EDF) policy that can guarantee the given maximal temperature constraint. We show that the traditional scheduling approach, i.e., to repeat the schedule that is feasible through the range of one hyper-period, does not apply any more. Then, we present necessary and sufficient conditions for real-time schedules to guarantee the maximal temperature constraint. Based on these conditions, a novel scheduling algorithm is proposed for developing the appropriate schedule that can ensure the maximal temperature guarantee. Finally, we use experiments to evaluate the performance of our approach.

electronic tile implements variable colour and/or brightness and/or temperature. This tile is inserted in a system of several identical tiles which covers a surface. A special tile controls the system parameters such as colour, brightness, temperature, thus colouring and conditioning the surface and/or the environment at will. Every single tile and each sub-part of it can be indipendently controlled. The tile implements the above mentioned functionalities without any wiring. At least one tile has to be connected to the electrical supply.