Abstract: A data processing system comprising a processor having a working memory and processing logic, a boot system configured to load one or more algorithms for initializing a basic input output system (BIOS) of the processor into the working memory and an error correction system configured to start a watchdog timer and to monitor initialization of the processor, the error correction system further configured to implement a corrective process if the watchdog timer times out prior to initialization of the BIOS of the processor.

Abstract: In a communication system (100) that includes an operator station (105-107), a functions processor (104) and peripheral communication devices (108-109), the operator station (105-107) may perform functions when the functions processor (104) is unable in the following manner. When the operator station (105-107) receives a request for a particular function from an operator, it determines whether the functions processor (104) is unable to perform the requested function. If the functions processor (104) is unable, the operator station (105-107) determines whether it will perform the requested function or whether a peripheral communication device (108-109) will perform the requested function. If the operator station (105-107) is to perform the requested function, it performs the requested function. If the peripheral communication device (108-109) is to perform the requested function, the operator station (105-107) transports the requested function to the peripheral communication unit (108-109).