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Forming a blockchain in low-bandwidth, resource-constrained network

US11588620B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2020
Grant dateFeb 21, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device selects a plurality of other devices to participate in a blockchain based at least in part on observed behavior of a communication link between the device and each of the other devices. The device, based at least in part on the selecting, participates in the blockchain with at least some of the plurality of other devices.

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