Distributed system time synchronization including a timing signal path
US7251199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L7/0008
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A distributed system with a timing signal path for increased precision in time synchronization among distributed system clocks. A distributed system according to the present teachings includes a master clock coupled to a timing signal path and a set of slave clocks coupled to the timing signal path. The master clock includes means for generating a timing signal on the timing signal path in response to time events associated with the master clock. The slave clocks include means for adjusting their local time in response to the timing signal received via the timing signal path.
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