20240031126. CLOCK SYNTONIZATION USING NETWORK EFFECT AND/OR ADAPTIVE STOCHASTIC CONTROL simplified abstract (Clockwork Systems, Inc.)
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CLOCK SYNTONIZATION USING NETWORK EFFECT AND/OR ADAPTIVE STOCHASTIC CONTROL
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Inventor(s)
Yilong Geng of Menlo Park CA (US)
Deepak Merugu of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Balaji S. Prabhakar of Palo Alto CA (US)
CLOCK SYNTONIZATION USING NETWORK EFFECT AND/OR ADAPTIVE STOCHASTIC CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240031126 titled 'CLOCK SYNTONIZATION USING NETWORK EFFECT AND/OR ADAPTIVE STOCHASTIC CONTROL
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system and method for synchronizing machines in a network. The system includes a coordinator that accesses probe records for probes transmitted between pairs of machines in the network. The coordinator estimates the drift between each pair of machines based on the transit times of the probes as indicated by the probe records. The coordinator also calculates a loop drift error for loops of at least three machines in the network by summing the estimated drifts between pairs of machines around the loop. The coordinator then adjusts the estimated absolute drifts of the machines based on the loop drift errors. The absolute drift is defined relative to a reference machine.
- The system and method synchronize machines in a network by estimating and adjusting drift between pairs of machines.
- The coordinator accesses probe records to determine the transit times of probes transmitted between machines.
- The estimated drift between each pair of machines is calculated based on the transit times of the probes.
- The coordinator calculates a loop drift error for loops of machines by summing the estimated drifts between pairs of machines around the loop.
- The estimated absolute drifts of the machines are adjusted based on the loop drift errors.
- The absolute drift is defined relative to a reference machine.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be applied in mesh networks to ensure accurate synchronization between machines.
- It can be used in distributed systems where precise time synchronization is crucial, such as in financial trading or real-time data processing.
- It can be implemented in industrial automation systems to synchronize machines and ensure coordinated operations.
Problems Solved:
- The technology solves the problem of drift between machines in a network, which can lead to synchronization issues and inaccurate data processing.
- It addresses the challenge of maintaining precise time synchronization in distributed systems where machines may have different clock drift rates.
- It solves the problem of coordinating operations in industrial automation systems where machines need to work together seamlessly.
Benefits:
- The system and method provide accurate synchronization between machines, ensuring consistent and reliable data processing.
- It allows for efficient coordination and communication between machines in a network, improving overall system performance.
- The technology reduces the need for manual adjustments and interventions to maintain synchronization, saving time and effort.
Original Abstract Submitted
systems and methods are disclosed herein for syntonizing machines in a network. a coordinator accesses probe records for probes transmitted at different times between pairs of machines in the mesh network. for different pairs of machines, the coordinator estimates the drift between the pair of machines based on the transit times of probes transmitted between the pair of machines as indicated by the probe records. for different loops of at least three machines in the mesh network, the coordinator calculates a loop drift error based on a sum of the estimated drifts between pairs of machines around the loop and adjusts the estimated absolute drifts of the machines based on the loop drift errors. here, the absolute drift is defined relative to a drift of a reference machine.
