Method to perform a scheduled action of network devices
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1. A method to perform a scheduled action of a plurality of devices (13, 14) that are connected via a network, comprising the steps of:
- calculating an individual triggering time for each device (13, 14) that is to perform a predetermined action at a predetermined time; and
utilizing said individual triggering time for each device (13, 14) to perform said scheduled action.
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Abstract
A method to perform a scheduled action of network devices that are connected via a network comprises calculating an individual triggering time for every device that should perform a predetermined action at a predetermined time. This individual triggering time is calculated based on the synchronous start time of said respective scheduled action and an individual start-up time of the respective device participating in the scheduled action.
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1. A method to perform a scheduled action of a plurality of devices (13, 14) that are connected via a network, comprising the steps of:
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calculating an individual triggering time for each device (13, 14) that is to perform a predetermined action at a predetermined time; and
utilizing said individual triggering time for each device (13, 14) to perform said scheduled action. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for performing a scheduled action with network devices, comprising:
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means for managing scheduling information for a network action on said electronic network;
a first network device coupled to said electronic network for accessing said scheduling information and first device timing information to generate first device triggering information;
a second network device coupled to said electronic network for accessing said scheduling information and second device timing information to generate second device triggering information; and
a clock device for utilizing said first device triggering information to activate said first network device, and for utilizing said second device triggering information to activate said second network device to thereby accurately performing said scheduled action of said electronic network. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A system for managing a scheduled action in an electronic network comprising:
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an invoking application configured to generate action invocation information corresponding to said scheduled action;
a resource manager configured to handle said action invocation information to thereby control one or more network devices to perform said scheduled action. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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