Selection of a coordinator device for an automated environment
US11088862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/2841
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An automated environment can include multiple controller devices capable of communicating with multiple accessory devices. The controller devices can automatically elect one of their number as a coordinator device for the environment and can automatically perform a new election if an incumbent coordinator becomes unavailable or resigns. The election processes can be transparent to any users. An elected coordinator can perform various operations to facilitate management of the automated environment, including routing of communications between controllers and accessories.
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