Based on the idea of layered architecture, an embedded operating system for real-time image processing constructed with ADSP14060 is designed and realized, with the characters of small size, portability and scalability. This system includes not only the functions of task management, resource management and intertask communication on chip, but also the function of intertask communication between chips. The experimental result shows that this system runs with high real-time and strong robusticity and obtains satisfactory effects on parallel image processing.