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Dynamic network awareness

US11700172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2021
Grant dateJul 11, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0873
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining presence of a first network device associated with a network. If the first network device is not present, a second network device can be configured to assume authority of the network. If the first network device is present, the second network device can be configured to join the network. Other aspects relate to providing services in an environment having multiple service providers.

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