Method and apparatus for provision of timing for a communication network
US10812209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W56/001
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for the provision of timing for a communication network are disclosed. In particular, timing can be provided as a service to the communication network and the network slices operating thereon. This provision of timing as a service (TaaS) can enable the synchronization of operation of the various network components which in some instances can be physically placed at different locations while providing a desired functionality. According to embodiments, a timing slice is configured to provide the portion of timing resources that are associated with the delivery of timing to a slave device in an environment where multiple network slices are operating.
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