Time synchronization of distributed computer telephony communication applications in a computer network
US6370161B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2201/22
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for time synchronization of a plurality of telephony application units in a computer network retrieves a master clock value from a master telephony application unit configured to establish communication between two or more individuals and synchronizes a client clock value of a telephony application unit with the master clock value. Each of the plurality of telephony application unit is coupled to the master telephony application unit and is also configured to establish communication between two or more individuals.
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