Answer:
Embedded Computer
Definition
The Computer that are used to perform a specific task are called Embedded Computers. It also contains memory, processors and peripheral devices that are required to perform a dedicated task in a large system.
Explanation:
Thermostat is device that is used to measure and control the temperature of specific device. Temperature control is single task that should be performed by a small computer, This is the only task that is assigned to computer to perform.
This is the reason, We choose a computer that performs only single task. Therefore we choose Embedded Computers.
Types of Embedded Computer
1. Aurduino
2. Raspberry pi
3. Gizmo
etc.
