A system and method is disclosed for synchronizing certain periodic
activities and/or processes in a computer system or device. The
synchronization allows more efficient use of the computer system's or
device's processing capabilities, and may result in conservation of
electrical power. In one example embodiment, a periodic scheduler is
implemented to periodically verify the continued existence of critical
processes operating in the computer system or device. Corrective, or
other appropriate, action may be taken in the event of a failure of a
critical process. A schedule list, which may be a linked list, may be
used to track the periodic processes that are to occur. Upon registration
of a critical process, the schedule list may be modified to synchronize
the new periodic process with the existing schedule list.
