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Network synchronization method and apparatus for performing time synchronization between nodes

US8467487B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2010
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J3/0679
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a network synchronization method and apparatus for performing a time synchronization between nodes. When a system starts up and the time synchronization between the nodes is initiated, the network synchronization method and apparatus may enhance jitter, wander, and a time synchronization performance by gradually increasing a window size for a propagation time measurement. When a full window of propagation time measurements is collected, the network synchronization method and apparatus may enhance jitter, wander, and the time synchronization performance by applying an exponential to a computation of an average propagation time value.

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