Watchdog timer

Industrial 1U PCIe WatchDog Board from Amfeltec’s new PacketShark Family(TM) is in Production

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Internet of things, Temperature, US, Crash, Male, Watchdog timer, United States patent law, PCI Express, OS, Patent, Video game

STOUFFVILLE, Ontario, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amfeltec Corporation announced today the release of the smallest watchdog timer on the market to date: the first product of the new PacketShark Product Family(TM), the Industrial 1U x1 PCIe WatchDog Timer is in full production.

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  • STOUFFVILLE, Ontario, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amfeltec Corporation announced today the release of the smallest watchdog timer on the market to date: the first product of the new PacketShark Product Family(TM), the Industrial 1U x1 PCIe WatchDog Timer is in full production.
  • The PacketShark family’s purpose will be to monitor system operation, but also to facilitate recovery in case of operation-critical disruptions, such as a system crash or a power outage.”
    The 1U PCIe WatchDog Timer board can operate at industrial temperature rates (-40°C to +85°C).
  • The board can generate a system-reset signal to restart an embedded appliance in case of a system crash or overheat.
  • It is held securely inside a PCIe connector via Amfeltec’s PCIe Retainer (US Patent #7,850,475), eliminating the need for any bracket.

Ninth Circuit Reinstates HIV Discrimination Claims Against CVS Prescription Drug Mail-Order Program, Says Consumer Watchdog

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Health sciences, Health, Consumer Watchdog, Consumer Watchdog, Watchdog timer, Prescription drug, Whatley

"This decision is an important victory for HIV patients who sought to vindicate their health care rights and obtain their life-sustaining medications in medically-appropriate manner," said Jerry Flanagan of Consumer Watchdog.

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  • "This decision is an important victory for HIV patients who sought to vindicate their health care rights and obtain their life-sustaining medications in medically-appropriate manner," said Jerry Flanagan of Consumer Watchdog.
  • The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys for Consumer Watchdog and Whatley Kallas, LLP.
  • The Ninth Circuit held that the Plaintiffs' complaint properly alleged the CVS mail order program resulted in a "loss of meaningful access" to the broader prescription drug benefit because the program "causes them substantial difficulties and puts their privacy at risk."
  • The ruling remands the case to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in San Francisco for further action.

ABLIC Launches the S-19516, S-19517 and S-19519 Series Multifunctional All-In-One LDO Linear Regulators for Enhanced Automotive Device Safety

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Monday, November 30, 2020
Automotive Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Hardware, Manufacturing, Technology, Voltage regulation, Supply chain management, Electrical engineering, Linear regulator, LDO, PPAP, Production part approval process, Watchdog timer, Power supply, Automotive Electronics Council, Technology

ABLIC Inc. (President: Nobumasa Ishiai, head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter ABLIC) today launched the S-19516, S-19517 and S-19519 Series of high-current supply LDO linear regulators (*1), which integrate the power supply voltage monitoring (reset) and operation monitoring (watchdog timer) (*2) functions.

Key Points: 
  • ABLIC Inc. (President: Nobumasa Ishiai, head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter ABLIC) today launched the S-19516, S-19517 and S-19519 Series of high-current supply LDO linear regulators (*1), which integrate the power supply voltage monitoring (reset) and operation monitoring (watchdog timer) (*2) functions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201129005168/en/
    S-19516/19517 series & S-19519 series (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Since the new S-19516, S-19517 and S-19519 Series have power supplies equipped with high-current (500mA) LDO linear regulators, they can resolve any issues that a comparable product using switching regulators would face.
  • The S-19516, S-19517 and S-19519 Series do not generate noise, and require few external components compared to a switching regulator.
  • Moreover, the S-19516, S-19517 and S-19519 Series comply with the AEC(*)-Q100 (*Automotive Electronics Council) standards for automotive ICs and are also PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)-capable.

ABLIC: Launch of the S-19514/19515 Series and S-19518 Series of Automotive LDO Regulators with Watchdog Timers and Reset ICs

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Monday, January 20, 2020
Automotive Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Hardware, Manufacturing, Technology, Electromagnetism, Electronics, Embedded systems, Electronic engineering, Watchdog timer, Low-dropout regulator, Timer, Plug-in hybrid, PPAP

ABLIC Inc. (President & CEO: Nobumasa Ishiai, head office: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture; hereinafter ABLIC) today launched the S-19514/19515 Series and S-19518 Series of automotive LDO regulators with watchdog timers and reset ICs.

Key Points: 
  • ABLIC Inc. (President & CEO: Nobumasa Ishiai, head office: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture; hereinafter ABLIC) today launched the S-19514/19515 Series and S-19518 Series of automotive LDO regulators with watchdog timers and reset ICs.
  • The new S-19514/19515 Series and the S-19518 Series of products solve the above issues by providing LDO regulators, reset ICs, and watchdog timer functionality in a single IC.
  • The series complies with the AEC-Q100 automotive IC quality standard and is also PPAP capable.
  • Automotive devices for use in engine, transmission, suspension, ABS, EV/HEV/PHEV applications, and more

Auntie J.'s newly released "Rover the Watchdog Fish" is a heartwarming story about a goldfish who saves the day from a thief

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Virtue, Rover Company, Watchdog timer, Adult education, Courage, Articles, Rover, Human behavior, Emotion

"Rover the Watchdog Fish" is the creation of published author Auntie J., a professional executive in the fields of Human Resources and Learning and Development.

Key Points: 
  • "Rover the Watchdog Fish" is the creation of published author Auntie J., a professional executive in the fields of Human Resources and Learning and Development.
  • As an experienced life coach and an expert on early childhood education and adult learning theories she values reading, career growth and learning principles.
  • Auntie J. shares, "'Rover the Watchdog Fish' a multigenerational portal of family devotion, individual fortitude, and courage.
  • For additional information or inquiries about "Rover the Watchdog Fish," contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

Whitecap Expands Use of Watchdog for Wellsite Monitoring

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Whitecap Resources, Embedded systems, Watchdog timer, Watchdog, Creative works, Television in the United Kingdom, Television programs

CALGARY, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - AFTI is pleased to announce that Whitecap Resources Inc. ("Whitecap") (TSX: WCP) will expand their use of WatchDog across their production portfolio.

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  • CALGARY, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - AFTI is pleased to announce that Whitecap Resources Inc. ("Whitecap") (TSX: WCP) will expand their use of WatchDog across their production portfolio.
  • AFTI's WatchDog is the industry leader for low-cost oil well and pipeline monitoring.
  • Our mission, to eliminate the routine well-site visit, has delivered thousands of hours back to field operators and operations groups.
  • WatchDog reduces equipment failures and potential environmental incidents while allowing operators to maximize production without additional labour costs.

Kratom Watchdog Group Chides News Media for “Blindly” Touting FDA’s “Leafer Madness War” on Coffee-Like Botanical

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Other Communications, Communications, Public policy, Government, Alternative medicine, Health, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Psychoactive drugs, Euphoriants, Opioids, Antidiarrhoeals, Mitragyna speciosa, Naucleeae, Health, Watchdog timer, Food and Drug Administration

The FDA announcement about two companies was exploited and turned into a broadside attack in the agencys ongoing Leafer Madness war on kratom, said Max Karlin, spokesperson, Kratom Information & Resource Center.

Key Points: 
  • The FDA announcement about two companies was exploited and turned into a broadside attack in the agencys ongoing Leafer Madness war on kratom, said Max Karlin, spokesperson, Kratom Information & Resource Center.
  • The holiday-themed Kratom Nation initiative asks kratom consumers to talk about their rights and freedoms as they relate to kratom.
  • The Kratom Information & Resource Center is an independent, media watchdog organization devoted to fighting for the truth about kratom.
  • KIRC undertakes research, education and direct one-on-one outreach to promote fair and balanced news coverage of kratom.

California DMV Must Release Waymo's Robot Car Insurance Details, Says Consumer Watchdog

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
Alphabet Inc., Google, Automation, Emerging technologies, Robotics, Self-driving car, Waymo, Control engineering, Consumer Watchdog, Economy, Watchdog timer, Watchdog

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Consumer Watchdog today called on the California Department of Motor Vehicles to release details of Waymo's insurance coverage for the 39 driverless robot cars the former Google unit has just received permission to test in the state.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Consumer Watchdog today called on the California Department of Motor Vehicles to release details of Waymo's insurance coverage for the 39 driverless robot cars the former Google unit has just received permission to test in the state.
  • The application does not disclose what coverage limits will apply if more than one car is involved in a serious crash.
  • Consumer Watchdog said the DMV's reliance on allowing applicants to self-certify their cars are safe doesn't adequately protect highway safety.
  • "The DMV is asking us to simply trust Waymo and Google, but there is no reason we should."