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Data synchronization apparatus and method

US7116738B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2002
Grant dateOct 3, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J3/0629
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for synchronizing data. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first communication link for transmitting first data and a second communication link for transmitting second data. A circuit coupled to the first and second communication links. The circuit is configured to receive the first and second data. The circuit is configured to synchronously output the first and second data when the first and second data are received by the circuit out of synchronization.

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