Systems and methods for synchronizing communication networks
US8149733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W40/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In many aspects, the invention relates to systems and methods for synchronizing a communication network, particularly a slotted communication network, having a plurality of nodes. In slotted communication networks, the nodes are configured to transmit or receive data during selected time slots. During a selected time slot, each node transmits a synchronization message that is received by a neighboring node. The neighboring node adjusts its time slot boundary to coincide with the time of receipt of the synchronization message, thereby synchronizing each node with a neighboring node. Such systems and methods are energy efficient, accurate, fast, fault tolerant and easy to implement.
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