Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Master/slave computer controlling – Master/slave mode selecting
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-10
2007-04-10
Dharia, Rupal (Department: 2141)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Master/slave computer controlling
Master/slave mode selecting
C709S208000, C709S243000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10108109
ABSTRACT:
A communication device (111) determines whether to operate as a cluster head in a network of communication devices (100). The device performs a self-assessment regarding its ability to operate as a cluster head based on a formula that assigns weights to factors related to its capabilities and preferably its environment (410, 420, 430). The ability of the device is combined with a random value component in determining whether to operate as a cluster head (440). In the preferred embodiment, upon assumption of cluster head status, the device communicates with neighboring devices to signal its cluster head status, and to invite others to participate in the formation of a cluster.
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Chen Priscilla L.
Hester Lance E.
Huang Yan
Dharia Rupal
Loppnow Matthew C.
Motorola Inc.
Taylor Nicholas R
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