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Timing synchronization for wireless networks

US8699406B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2010
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L7/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for maintaining synchronization of nodes in a wireless network comprises a child node and a parent node. The child node comprising a transmitter, a receiver, and a first time keeper. The parent node comprising a transmitter, a receiver, a second time keeper. The parent node receiver is active for a guardband and wherein the guardband is adjusted to maintain synchronization of the parent node with the child node.

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