System for decoupling clock amortization from clock synchronizat

Details System for decoupling clock amortization from clock synchronizat System for decoupling clock amortization from clock synchronizat

1993-12-29

1996-06-25

Heckler, Thomas M.

G06F 112

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055308465

ABSTRACT:
A method for accommodating frequent discrete clock synchronization adjustments while maintaining a continuous logical clock time that amortizes the adjustments at a predetermined rate. Two distinct logical clocks are used to decouple clock synchronization procedures from adjustment amortization procedures. One logical clock is discretely synchronized to an external time reference and a second logical clock is adjusted with amortization to provide a continuous monotonically non-decreasing logical clock time.

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