Methods and systems for software watchdog support

Details Methods and systems for software watchdog support Methods and systems for software watchdog support

2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Khatri, Anil (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Testing or debugging

C717S128000, C717S129000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07069543

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems consistent with the present invention allow a program designer to conveniently specify and support watchdog checking of a program under development. The resulting programs are more robust than programs developed without watchdog support. The method and systems provide a convenient, automated mechanism for adding watchdog support to a program. Thus, a developer need not incur the substantial time and effort costs that would be associated with manually designing and configuring separate watchdog programs. Rather, the methods and systems provide substantial assistance to the developer in designing a robust program.

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