Method and system for cross-protocol time synchronization

Abstract

Methods and systems for cross-protocol time synchronization may comprise, for example in a premises-based network, receiving a signal that conforms to a first communications protocol (e.g., a general-purpose communications protocol), extracting a global time of day (GTOD) clock from the received signal; and synchronizing communication on the premises-based network in accordance with a second communication protocol, based at least in part on the extracted GTOD clock. The first communications protocol may comprise data over cable service interface specification (DOCSIS) or any protocol that provides a GTOD. The second communication protocol may comprise a multimedia over cable alliance (MoCA) standard, an IEEE 802.11x standard, or any non-public wireless network protocol. The GTOD clock may comprise a GPS clock, a GLONASS clock, and/or a Galileo clock. One or more of the networked devices may comprise a network controller, where the network controller comprises wireless network and wired network capability.

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