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Systems and methods for synchronizing communication networks

  • US 20080232344A1
  • Filed: 08/24/2007
  • Published: 09/25/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for synchronizing a communication network, comprising:

  • providing a slotted communication network, includinga first node configured to operate at least during a first time slot, anda second node configured to operate at least during a second time slot,wherein the second time slot corresponds to the first time slot;

    transmitting, from the first node, a message during the first time slot;

    receiving, at the second node, the message, at a first receipt time during the second time slot; and

    aligning a boundary portion of the second time slot with the first receipt time, thereby synchronizing the second time slot with the first time slot.

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