Timing synchronization for wireless networks
US8699406B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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