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Transmitting and receiving synchronization data

US12418353B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2019
Grant dateSep 16, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J2203/0085
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are provided for transmitting synchronization data over a FlexE communications link. In an example aspect, a method of transmitting synchronization data over a FlexE communications link includes, in response to a synchronization event, selecting a next slot of the FlexE communications link that is unallocated or is allocated to a FlexE client, and transmitting synchronization data associated with the synchronization event in the selected slot.

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