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System for synchronizing multiple computers with a common timing reference

  • US 6,324,586 B1
  • Filed: 09/17/1998
  • Issued: 11/27/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for synchronizing the clock cycle of a computer using output timing signals from a global satellite system, said synchronizing system comprising:

  • means for receiving uncorrected output signals from at least two satellites of the satellite system;

    means for processing and correlating said uncorrected satellite signals and outputting a single corrected absolute time reference signal;

    linking means for directing said reference signal to said computer;

    means disposed in each said computer for receiving said absolute time reference signal; and

    means for utilizing said absolute time reference signal as an internal reference master clock to create a discrete clock cycle for said computer referenced to said single absolute time reference signal.

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