Global Time: Digital Clock - Based on Global Time Protocol (GTP)

Abstract

A digital clock utilizing the Global Time Protocol (GTP) enables precise timekeeping through automatic central server synchronization. Displaying time in GTP format (YYYY:DDD:OO:EE:TT), with 100-base units (Orah, Epto, Tick), and customizable options, this clock ensures unified timekeeping and data consistency across systems and applications.

Specification

Description:DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Overview
The present invention relates to a digital clock based on the Global Time Protocol (GTP), providing a precise and unified time reference. The digital clock comprises hardware and software components that work together to display time in GTP format.
GTP Format Explanation:
The GTP format provides a continuous, unbroken time scale, eliminating the need for time zones, daylight saving adjustments, and leap seconds. The format is defined as:
YYYY:DDD:OO:EE:TT
Where:
- YYYY: Year
- DDD: Day of Year (001-366)
- OO: Orah (0-99, with 100 Orah units in a day)
- EE: Epto (0-99, with 100 Epto units in an Orah)
- TT: Tick (0-99, with 100 Tick units in an Epto)
Hardware Components
1. Microcontroller: ESP32 or equivalent, responsible for processing GTP data.
2. Display Unit: LCD or OLED display, showing time in GTP format.
3. Communication Module: Wi-Fi or Ethernet module, for synchronizing with a central time server.
4. Real-Time Clock (RTC) Module: DS3231 or equivalent, providing accurate timekeeping.
Software Components
1. GTP Client: Implemented on the microcontroller, responsible for receiving and processing GTP data.
2. Time Synchronization Algorithm: Ensures accurate synchronization with the central time server.
3. User Interface Software: Provides intuitive settings and preferences.
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Operation
1. The microcontroller receives GTP data from the central time server via the communication module.
2. The GTP client processes the received data and updates the RTC module.
3. The RTC module provides accurate timekeeping.
4. The display unit shows the time in GTP format.
5. The user interface software allows users to set preferences and alarms.
GTP Synchronization
1. The digital clock synchronizes with a central time server using Kiritimati time (UTC+14) as the reference point.
2. The time synchronization algorithm ensures accurate timekeeping.
Customizable Display Formats
Kiritimati Time (UTC+14) Conversion
The digital clock converts Kiritimati time to GTP format (YYYY:DDD:OO:EE:TT) for display.
Display Unit
The display unit shows the time in various formats, including:
1. Global Time Protocol (GTP) Format:
YYYY:DDD:OO:EE:TT
Where:
- YYYY: Year
- DDD: Day of Year (001-366)
- OO: Orah (0-99)
- EE: Epto (0-99)
- TT: Tick (0-99)
Display formats:
- Compact: YYYY:DDD:OO:EE:TT
- Standard: Year YYYY, Day DDD, Orah OO, Epto EE, Tick TT
- Verbose: Global Time Protocol: YYYY:DDD:OO:EE:TT
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2. Traditional Format:
- Hour (HH)
- Minute (MM)
- Second (SS)
- AM/PM indicator
- Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
3. Dual-Format Display:
- Primary display: GTP Format (large font)
- Secondary display: Traditional Format (smaller font)
- or vice versa
4.User-Selectable Display Options
The user can select the desired display format using the user interface:
1. GTP Format only
2. Traditional Format only
3. Dual-Format Display (GTP + Traditional)
4. Auto-switch between GTP and Traditional formats based on user-defined conditions (e.g., time of day, day of week)
Benefits
The multi-format display feature provides:
1. Enhanced user experience
2. Increased flexibility
3. Compatibility with various user preferences
GTP Format Explanation
The GTP format provides a continuous, unbroken time scale, eliminating the need for time zones, daylight saving adjustments, and leap seconds.
Additional Features
1. Temperature and humidity sensors.
2. Alarm functionality.
3. Adjustable display brightness. , Claims:CLAIMS
Independent Claims
Claim 1. A digital clock comprising:
- a microcontroller configured to automatically receive Global Time Protocol (GTP) data from a central time server using Kiritimati time (UTC+14) via a secure communication channel;
- a display unit showing time in GTP format (YYYY:DDD:OO:EE:TT), where OO represents Orah (0-99) with 100 Orah units in a day, EE represents Epto (0-99) with 100 Epto units in an Orah, and TT represents Tick (0-99) with 100 Tick units in an Epto.
Claim 2. A method for precise timekeeping, comprising:
- automatically receiving GTP data from a central time server using Kiritimati time (UTC+14);
- processing the GTP data to extract time information using a microcontroller;
- displaying time in GTP format on a display unit.
Claim 3. The digital clock of claim 1, further comprising a real-time clock (RTC) module providing accurate timekeeping.
Claim 4. The digital clock of claim 1, wherein the display unit shows time in traditional formats, including GTP and at least one traditional format.
Claim 5. The method of claim 2, further comprising updating a real-time clock (RTC) module with processed GTP data.
Claim 6. The method of claim 2, wherein synchronization occurs automatically at regular intervals.
Claim 7. The digital clock of claim 1, wherein the user interface allows selection of display formats, including GTP format with variable precision, and comprises at least one of touchscreen, voice-controlled, or button-based input.
Claim 8. The digital clock of claim 1, wherein the display unit shows time in GTP format with Kiritimati time (UTC+14) offset.
Claim 9. The method of claim 2, wherein the GTP-based timekeeping provides improved accuracy and reduces errors compared to traditional timekeeping methods.
Claim 10. The digital clock of claim 1, further comprising:
- temperature and humidity sensors with automatic calibration;
- alarm functionality with customizable alerts;
- adjustable display brightness with ambient light sensing;
- power management features with low-power modes and battery life optimization.
Additional Dependent Claims
Claim 11. The digital clock of claim 1, wherein the GTP-based timekeeping is applied to at least one of finance, healthcare, transportation, communication networks, scientific research, education, smart homes, or manufacturing.
Claim 12. The digital clock of claim 1, wherein the microcontroller, display unit, and communication module are integrated into a single device.
Claim 13. The digital clock of claim 1, wherein the communication module uses at least one of UDP, TCP, or HTTP protocols for receiving GTP data with secure encryption.
Claim 14. The digital clock of claim 1, wherein the power management features include:
- dynamic voltage scaling;
- frequency scaling;
- sleep modes;
- battery life optimization algorithms.
Claim 15. The method of claim 2, further comprising:
- receiving temperature and humidity data from sensors;
- adjusting display brightness based on ambient light conditions;
- triggering alarms based on predefined conditions;
- logging sensor data for analytics.
Claim 16. The digital clock of claim 1, wherein the user interface provides voice assistant integration.
Claim 17. The digital clock of claim 1, wherein the GTP-based timekeeping is used for synchronizing IoT devices.

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