The document discusses real-time operating systems (RTOS). It defines an RTOS as an OS intended to serve real-time application requests. It classifies RTOS as hard, firm, or soft based on adherence to deadlines. It describes RTOS architecture including tasks, synchronization, communication, memory management, and other kernel functions. It lists features such as multithreading, priorities, communication, and short latencies. Finally, it provides examples of widely used RTOS like QNX, RTLinux, VxWorks, and Windows CE.