17814409. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, SERVER SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, SERVER SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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Akitomo Sasaki of Kanagawa (JP)
COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, SERVER SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17814409 titled 'COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, SERVER SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a communication apparatus that synchronizes multiple clocks with a time server and selects a synchronization signal to be supplied to another apparatus based on the synchronized clocks. The apparatus includes communication interfaces, clocks, and output units associated with each clock.
- The communication apparatus synchronizes multiple clocks with a time server.
- It checks whether the clocks are in synchronization with the time server.
- It selects a synchronization signal from a corresponding output unit associated with a clock in synchronization with the time server.
- Each output unit starts outputting the signal when the time of the corresponding clock reaches a designated start time.
- The output unit continues to output the signal even if the clock associated with it is out of synchronization with the time server.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Communication systems requiring synchronized clocks across multiple devices.
- Network infrastructure where accurate time synchronization is crucial.
- Industrial automation systems that rely on precise timing.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Ensures accurate time synchronization between multiple clocks.
- Provides a reliable synchronization signal for other devices.
- Allows for continued signal output even if some clocks are out of synchronization.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved accuracy and reliability in time synchronization.
- Simplifies the process of selecting a synchronization signal.
- Ensures uninterrupted signal output even in cases of clock desynchronization.
Original Abstract Submitted
A communication apparatus including a plurality of communication interfaces, a plurality of clocks, and a plurality of output units each associated with a corresponding clock, synchronizes the clocks with a time server, checks whether the clocks are in synchronization with the time server, and selects as a synchronization signal supplied to another apparatus a synchronization signal output from a corresponding output unit associated with the corresponding clock in synchronization with the time server from among the synchronization signals output from the output units. Each output unit starts outputting the signal when a time of the corresponding clock reaches a start time designated by an external apparatus, and outputs the signal when the time of the clock reaches the start time, even with the clock associated with the corresponding output unit out of synchronization with the time server.
