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RighTime: A real time clock correcting program for MS-DOS-based computer systemsA computer program is described which effectively eliminates the misgivings of the DOS system clock in PC/AT-class computers. RighTime is a small, sophisticated memory-resident program that automatically corrects both the DOS system clock and the hardware 'CMOS' real time clock (RTC) in real time. RighTime learns what corrections are required without operator interaction beyond the occasional accurate time set. Both warm (power on) and cool (power off) errors are corrected, usually yielding better than one part per million accuracy in the typical desktop computer with no additional hardware, and RighTime increases the system clock resolution from approximately 0.0549 second to 0.01 second. Program tools are also available which allow visualization of RighTime's actions, verification of its performance, display of its history log, and which provide data for graphing of the system clock behavior. The program has found application in a wide variety of industries, including astronomy, satellite tracking, communications, broadcasting, transportation, public utilities, manufacturing, medicine, and the military.
Document ID
19940006514
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Becker, G. Thomas
(Air System Technologies, Inc. Dallas, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center, The 24th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) Applications and Planning Meeting
Subject Category
Computer Programming And Software
Accession Number
94N10986
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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