Global Time Protocol

Abstract

The Global Time Protocol (GTP) introduces a unified, high-precision time standard for efficient global communication and coordination. GTP addresses limitations of traditional timekeeping systems, including time zone complexity and inconsistencies. This invention provides a base-100 system, comprising Orah, Epto, and Tick units, anchored to Kiritimati Island's local time.

Specification

Description:Description of the Invention

The Global Time Protocol (GTP) is a revolutionary system for establishing a unified global time standard, facilitating efficient global communication and coordination.

GTP Architecture
1. Time Servers: A network of highly accurate atomic clocks distributed globally, synchronized with Kiritimati Island's local time.
2. Conversion Software: Algorithms for converting traditional time standards to GTP and vice versa.
3. Network Protocols: Efficient data transmission protocols for real-time synchronization.
- Central Time Server (CTS)
- Local Time Clients (LTC)
- Time Synchronization Protocol (TSP)

GTP Components
1. Orah (OO): Hours × (100/24) = Orah
2. Epto (EE): Minutes × (100/60) = Epto
3. Tick (TT): Seconds × (100/60) = Tick
4. Day of the Year (DDD): Calculate the day of the year (1-366)
5. Year (YYYY): Remain the same

GTP Operation
1. Time Synchronization: Time servers broadcast GTP time signals.
2. Conversion: Conversion software translates traditional time standards to GTP.
3. Data Transmission: Network protocols ensure efficient data transmission.

GTP Implementation
1. Software Development: Integration with existing communication platforms.
2. Hardware Implementation: Time servers and network infrastructure.
3. Global Deployment: Phased rollout across global communication networks.

GTP FORMAT or TIMESTAMP:

YYYY:DDD:OO:EE:TT denotes GTP format
Where
YYYY is year
DDD is the date of the year
OO is Orah
EE is Epto
TT is Tick

Let's define the conversion formulas for Local Time to GTP and GTP to Local Time.


Local Time to GTP Conversion

1. Year (YYYY): Remain the same
2. Day of the Year (DDD): Calculate the day of the year (1-366)
3. Orah (OO): Hours × (100/24) = Orah
4. Epto (EE): Minutes × (100/60) = Epto
5. Tick (TT): Seconds × (100/60) = Tick


GTP to Local Time Conversion

1. Year (YYYY): Remain the same
2. Day of the Year (DDD): Calculate the day of the month and month
3. Hours: Orah × (24/100) = Hours
4. Minutes: Epto × (60/100) = Minutes
5. Seconds: Tick × (60/100) = Seconds



Example:
Local Time to GTP

Local Time: 2024-07-25 14:30:45

GTP: 2024:206:58.12:30.75


Example:
GTP to Local Time

GTP: 2024:206:58.12:30.75

Local Time: 2024-07-25 14:30:45

Algorithms and Equations section:

ALGORITHMS AND EQUATIONS

This section outlines the mathematical algorithms and equations underlying the Global Time Protocol (GTP).

GTP Conversion Algorithms

1. Local Time to GTP:

Orah (OO) = Hours × (100/24)
Epto (EE) = Minutes × (100/60)
Tick (TT) = Seconds × (100/60)
Day of the Year (DDD) = Calculate the day of the year (1-366)
Year (YYYY) = Remain the same

GTP = YYYY:DDD:OO:EE:TT

2. GTP to Local Time:

Hours = Orah × (24/100)
Minutes = Epto × (60/100)
Seconds = Tick × (60/100)
Day of the month and month = Calculate from Day of the Year (DDD)
Year = YYYY


Time Synchronization Algorithms

1. Time Server Synchronization:

Δt = (GTP_time - Local_time)
Adjust Local_time by Δt

2. Client-Server Synchronization:

Δt = (Server_time - Client_time)
Adjust Client_time by Δt

Data Transmission Equations

1. GTP Time Signal Transmission:

GTP_time = YYYY:DDD:OO:EE:TT
Transmission_protocol(GTP_time)

2. Error Correction Algorithm

1. Calculate time discrepancy (Δt) between GTP and local time.
2. Apply correction factor (CF) based on linear regression analysis:

CF = Δt / (slope × intercept)
3. Adjust GTP time signals:

GTP_adjusted = GTP + CF

- × denotes multiplication
- / denotes division
- Δ denotes difference
- YYYY:DDD:OO:EE:TT denotes GTP format









Technical Specifications for the Global Time Protocol (GTP) implementation:


Hardware Specifications

1. Time Servers:
- Atomic clocks with accuracy ±1x10^-9 seconds
- Redundant power supply and cooling systems
- Secure encryption modules

2. Network Infrastructure:
- High-speed fiber-optic connections
- Redundant routers and switches
- Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization

3. Client Devices:
- GTP-compatible software or firmware
- Network connectivity (wired or wireless)

Software Specifications

1. Operating Systems:
- Compatible with Linux, Windows, and macOS
- Real-time operating system (RTOS) support
2. Programming Languages:
- C++, Java, Python, and JavaScript
- API support for integration
3. Database Management:
- Relational databases (RDBMS)
- NoSQL databases for high-traffic applications

Network Protocols

1. Time Synchronization:
- NTP (Network Time Protocol)
- PTP (Precision Time Protocol)
2. Data Transmission:
- TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
- UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
3. Security:
- SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security)
- AES encryption (Advanced Encryption Standard)

Performance Specifications

1. Time Accuracy:
- ±1x10^-9 seconds
2. Synchronization Speed:
- <1 second for initial synchronization
- <100 ms for continuous synchronization
3. Data Throughput:
- > 1 Gbps (gigabit per second)

Security Features
1. Authentication:
- Username/password
- Public key infrastructure (PKI)
2. Authorization:
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Attribute-based access control (ABAC)
3. Encryption:
- Data at rest and in transit

Scalability

1. Horizontal scaling:
- Load balancing
- Distributed architecture
2. Vertical scaling:
- High-performance computing
- Cloud infrastructure

Compatibility

1. Backward compatibility:
- Support for legacy systems
2. Forward compatibility:
- Modular design for future upgrades







Relationship between GTP and Existing Time Standards

The Global Time Protocol (GTP) is designed to complement and enhance existing time standards, rather than replace them.

Existing Time Standards
1. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
2. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 8601
3. Time Zone (TZ) standards
4. Daylight Saving Time (DST) standards


GTP'S Relationship with Existing Standards

1. UTC Compatibility: GTP is anchored to UTC, ensuring seamless conversion.
2. ISO 8601 Compliance: GTP's date and time format aligns with ISO 8601.
3. Time Zone Integration: GTP accommodates time zones, eliminating complexity.
4. DST Support: GTP accounts for DST rules, ensuring accurate timekeeping.


Benefits of GTP's Relationship with Existing standards:

1. Seamless Integration: GTP's compatibility ensures effortless integration.
2. Enhanced Accuracy: GTP's precision improves existing time standards.
3. Global Consistency: GTP promotes unified timekeeping worldwide.

GTP'S Unique Contributions
1. Unified Global Time Standard: GTP provides a single, unified standard.
2. High-Precision Timekeeping: GTP's base-100 system enables precise timekeeping.
3. Flexible Conversion: GTP's algorithms facilitate easy conversion.

BY DESIGN, GTP

1. Coexists with existing time standards.
2. Enhances their functionality.
3. Unifies global timekeeping.
, Claims:Claims

Claim : 1 . A method of establishing a unified global time standard, comprising:
- A base-100 time system with Orah, Epto, and Tick units, displayed in the format OO:EE:TT,
- Dividing a 24-hour clock into 100 equal Orah units using a conversion factor of 100/24,
- Dividing minutes into 100 equal Epto units using a conversion factor of 100/60,
- Dividing seconds into 100 equal Tick units using a conversion factor of 100/60,
- Anchoring to Kiritimati Island's local time,
- Converting traditional time standards to base-100 using algorithms,
- Synchronizing clocks globally with ±1 microsecond accuracy using NTP or PTP.

Claim : 2. A timekeeping system, comprising:
- A network of time servers, each including:
- Caesium atomic clocks with ±1x10^-9 seconds accuracy,
- GPS-disciplined oscillators,
- Redundant power and cooling,
- Secure encryption (AES-256 or SSL/TLS 1.3),
- Quality of service (QoS) prioritization,
- Conversion software for translating between traditional and base-100 time,
- Network protocols for synchronizing time servers.

Claim : 3. An apparatus for timekeeping, comprising:
- A base-100 timekeeping module using a 64-bit ARM Cortex-M7 microcontroller,
- Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs),
- Digital signal processors (DSPs),
- Application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs),
- Communication module (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Ethernet, up to 1 Gbps),
- Conversion module for traditional to base-100 time.

Claim : 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising calculating Day of the Year (DDD) from a calendar date using the Gregorian calendar and the following algorithm: DDD = (Year - 1) × 365 + (Year - 1969) / 4 - (Year - 1901) / 100 + (Year - 1601) / 400.

Claim : 5. The system of claim 2 or 8, further comprising:
- A user interface displaying GTP date and time in the format YYYY:DAY:OO:EE:TT;
- A database storing time synchronization data in CSV format, including timestamp information and synchronization logs, with a retention period of 365 days.

Claim : 6. The apparatus of claim 3 or 9, further comprising:
- An ARM Cortex-M7 processor executing base-100 timekeeping algorithms;
- 512 MB of memory storing conversion software.

1. A method of calibrating the timekeeping system, comprising:
- Receiving time signals from multiple time servers;
- Calculating an average time offset;
- Adjusting the local time to match the average time offset.

Claim : 7. A system or method for distributing accurate time signals to other devices over various communication networks, comprising:
- Transmitting time signals via Wi-Fi, cellular, or satellite networks;
- Utilizing GPS-disciplined oscillators for synchronization;
- Providing secure encryption using AES-256 or SSL/TLS 1.3.

Claim : 8. A system or method for compensating for clock drift and temperature variations in the timekeeping system, comprising:
- Monitoring temperature changes and adjusting clock frequency accordingly;
- Implementing a drift compensation algorithm using linear regression analysis.

Claim : 9. A network device configured to operate according to the unified Global Time Protocol (GTP).

Claim : 10. A software development kit (SDK) for integrating GTP with existing software applications.

Documents