Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Multicomputer synchronizing
Reexamination Certificate
2001-05-22
2010-10-19
Vaughn, Jr., William C. (Department: 2443)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Multicomputer synchronizing
C713S400000, C370S503000, C375S140000, C375S140000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07818457
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are disclosed for time synchronization of operations in a control system. Synchronization networks and devices are provided for transferring synchronization information between controllers in a distributed or localized control system, which is employed in order to allow operation of such controllers to be synchronized with respect to time. Also disclosed are synchronization protocols and hardware apparatus employed in synchronizing control operations in a control system.
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Cachat Anthony
Flood Mark
Ruetty Mark
Miller John M.
Rockwell Automation Technologies Inc.
Shin Kyung H
Speroff R. Scott
Turocy & Watson LLP
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