Transmitting and receiving synchronization data
US12418353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2040 |
Classification
- 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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