Synchronous+Communication

=**Synchronous Communication**=

It is the exchange of information through synchronization between a sender and receiver that is either character oriented or bit oriented (Sheldon par. 1 and 3). This synchronization occurs before the data is sent to the 2 parties involved, and is done with an encoded clock or a signal (Sheldon par. 1). Clock synchronization is a way to make sure synchronization between the sender and receiver is on time by embedding timing information (Sheldon par. 1).

This kind of communication is where both parties have to be present and able to communicate with each other on that exact time.


 * For an example:**
 * Online chatting
 * Telephone conversations

If the parties are not available at that exact time to communicate, this type of communication is then called ‘Asynchronous Communication’.


 * For an example:**
 * Emailing
 * Discussion boards on forums
 * Text messaging

(“Async./Sync. Com. Def.” par. 1)


 * Citation:**
 * "Asynchronous/Synchronous Communication Definition". 16 Jan 2008 
 * Sheldon, Tom . "Synchronous Communication". Tom Sheldon and Big Sur Multimedia. 16 Jan 2008 