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System and method for synchronizing operations of a plurality of devices via messages over a communication network

  • US 20060059270A1
  • Filed: 09/13/2004
  • Published: 03/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/13/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • at least two devices that are communicatively coupled via a communication network, wherein the at least two devices include means for synchronizing their clocks;

    the at least two devices comprise a means for communicating to the other of the at least two devices, via the communication network, a message that includes a timestamp and identifies an event; and

    the at least two devices comprise a means for receiving the message and determining a responsive action to take in response to the identified event, wherein a determined action is taken based on the timestamp included in the message.

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