Virtualizing Intermittent Computing

Intermittent computing requires custom programming models to ensure the correct execution of applications despite power failures. However, existing programming models lead to the programs that are hardware dependent and not reusable. This article aims at virtualizing intermittent computing to remedy these problems. We introduce PureVM, a virtual machine that abstracts a transiently powered computer, and PureLANG, a continuation-passing-style programming language to develop programs that run on PureVM. This virtualization, for the first time, paves the way for portable and reusable transiently powered applications.