embedded system       
noun [ C ]  computing uk/ɪmˌbed.ɪd ˈsɪs.təm/ us/ɪmˌbed.ɪd ˈsɪs.təm/
 (计算机)嵌入式系统
a computer system that does a particular task inside a machine or larger electrical system
  Vending machines, turnstiles and meters will come with embedded systems that will communicate with big computers over the web.  自动售货机、检票口和汽车停放计时器都装有嵌入式系统,通过网络跟大型计算机交流。