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International Journal of Embedded Systems

International Journal of Embedded Systems (IJES)

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  • A blockchain-based framework for distributed software testing management in multiprocessor embedded systems   Order a copy of this article
    by Sabeen Masood, Shoab Ahmad Khan, Ali Hassan 
    Abstract: The collaborative development and testing of complex, multi-processor embedded systems by globally distributed organisations is undermined by a deficit of trust and transparency, as intellectual property (IP) concerns prevent sharing integration-level bug data, leading to isolated, inefficient cycles. This challenge is especially critical for integration bugs, which lack a secure, auditable mechanism for cross-team coordination. This paper introduces a private Hyperledger Fabric v2.4 blockchain with a novel PE-centric governance model that structures smart contracts around hardware interfaces, enabling multi-organisational consensus to validate bugs without exposing proprietary details. Evaluation via an SDR case study with five teams across four organisations shows 3.2 s latency, 120 TPS, and 11 KB per bug. The immutable ledger ensures real-time visibility, reduces rework, and provides verifiable traceability. Consequently, the framework transforms bug management into a secure, collaborative process with superior auditability and IP-aware coordination, reducing integration risk and enhancing reliability in multi-vendor embedded systems.
    Keywords: software testing; embedded systems; blockchain; distributed collaboration; bug management; hardware-software co-design.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJES.2026.10080586
     

 

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