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Device and method for detecting failure in MCU

US11803435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2021
Grant dateOct 31, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/81
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an MCU failure detection device and method. According to the disclosure, a device for detecting a failure in a microcontroller unit (MCU) comprises a receiver receiving first watchdog output information for determining a failure from an electronic control device, a determination unit determining whether the electronic control device has a failure based on the first watchdog output information, and upon determining that the electronic control device has the failure, transmitting a first reset signal to the electronic control device.

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