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Watchdog timer
A watchdog timer is a computer hardware timing device that triggers a system reset if the main program, due to some fault condition, such as a hang, neglects to regularly service the watchdog (writing a 'service pulse' to it, also referred to as 'patting the dog'). The intention is to bring the system back from the hung state into normal operation.
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