Group association fallback for improved network resilience
US10673688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0893
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for improving network resiliency is disclosed. The system includes a network having a plurality of network devices and at least one controller. The controller is configured to create various scenes based on the inputs received from the network devices. The controller is also configured to provide alternate instructions to the network devices in the event that the controller is non-functional. The network devices utilize these alternate instructions when attempts to connect the controller are unsuccessful. In this way, the network is able to operate in a limited way even in the absence of the controller.
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