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First network node, a second network node and methods therein

US10595219B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2014
Grant dateMar 17, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W24/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method in a first network node for determining a latency of a transmission link between the first network node and a second network node in a communications network. The first network node transmits an electromagnetic signal to the second network node over the transmission link as a first Frequency-Division Multiplexed (FDM) signal comprised in a first electromagnetic carrier also comprising payload data. The first network node receives the electromagnetic signal from the second network node over the transmission link, wherein the electromagnetic signal has been transmitted from the second network node as a second FDM signal comprised in a second electromagnetic carrier also comprising payload data. The first network node determines the latency of the transmission link based on a phase difference between the transmitted electromagnetic signal and the received electromagnetic signal.

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