System for distributing data using a designated device
US10104571B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/51
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described are techniques for configuring a group of devices to perform a function by using a master device to provide data to other devices within the group. Test data may be communicated between a selected device and each device in the group to determine link quality values for each communication. A value indicative of the airtime that would be used to distribute data using the selected device may be determined. This process may be repeated for each device within the group. The selected device associated with the lowest airtime value may be designated as the master device. Data transmitted from the master device to the other devices may be used to cause the group of devices to perform a function.
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