17814482. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Hitoshi Matsumoto of Tokyo (JP)

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17814482 titled 'COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a communication apparatus that includes several units to facilitate the transmission of packets and provide timestamps. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The communication apparatus has a requester unit that issues a request for the transmission of a packet.
  • A transfer unit is responsible for transferring the packet based on the request.
  • A transmission unit then transmits the packet and generates a timestamp indicating the time of transmission.
  • A control unit controls the output of a tag that associates the packet with the timestamp.
  • The control unit uses predetermined information from an interface between the transfer unit and the transmission unit to determine how the tag should be output.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Networking and telecommunications systems that require efficient packet transmission and timestamping.
  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices that need to communicate and track the timing of data packets.
  • Real-time monitoring and control systems that rely on accurate timestamps for data synchronization.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Efficient packet transmission: The communication apparatus ensures that packets are transferred and transmitted based on requests, improving the efficiency of data transmission.
  • Accurate timestamping: The transmission unit generates timestamps that provide precise information about when packets were transmitted, aiding in data analysis and synchronization.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved data synchronization: The timestamps associated with the packets allow for better synchronization of data across different devices or systems.
  • Enhanced network performance: The efficient packet transmission and control provided by the communication apparatus can lead to improved network performance and reduced latency.
  • Simplified data analysis: The timestamps associated with the packets make it easier to analyze and process data, especially in real-time applications.


Original Abstract Submitted

A communication apparatus includes a requester unit configured to issue a request for transmission of a packet, a transfer unit configured to transfer the packet based on the request, a transmission unit configured to transmit the packet transferred by the transfer unit and to output a timestamp based on the transmission of the packet, and a control unit configured to control output of a tag associating the packet with the timestamp based on predetermined information that is read from an interface between the transfer unit and the transmission unit.