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Method and apparatus for providing in-vehicle network time synchronization using redundant grandmaster

US9577817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2015
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for providing network time synchronization using a redundant grandmaster includes sensing a loss of the grandmaster. A sync message is generated according to a sensed result. The generated sync message is transmitted through a clock master port.

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