System and method for staggering the start time of scheduled actions for a group of networked computers
US7533188B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/62
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are provided for staggering the start time of scheduled actions for a group of networked addressable devices. A time period in which a scheduled action is to be performed may be determined. The time period may be divided into timeslots based on the number of addressable devices in the network. Based, at least in part, on a unique characteristic associated with each addressable device, a unique staggered start time may be assigned to each addressable device.
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