18649508. END DEVICE COMMUNICATION simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

END DEVICE COMMUNICATION

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Arun Vijayakumari Mahasenan of Fremont CA (US)

Sarvesh Kumar Varatharajan of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Venkateswara Rao Manepalli of San Jose CA (US)

Yaranama Venkata Ramana Dass of Belmont CA (US)

END DEVICE COMMUNICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18649508 titled 'END DEVICE COMMUNICATION

Simplified Explanation

This patent application relates to enabling direct wireless communication between sleepy end devices (SEDs) of a mesh network without the need for a router. End devices can temporarily act as routers for specific target devices, allowing for direct communication between devices.

• Enables direct wireless device-to-device communication in a mesh network without a router
• End devices can temporarily act as routers for specific target devices
• Uses coordinated sampled listening techniques for communication via the mesh protocol

Key Features and Innovation

• Direct wireless communication between sleepy end devices in a mesh network
• Temporary role change of end devices to act as routers for specific target devices
• Coordinated sampled listening techniques for efficient communication

Potential Applications

• IoT devices
• Home automation systems
• Industrial sensor networks

Problems Solved

• Lack of direct communication between end devices in a mesh network without a router
• Inability to communicate when the router is unavailable
• Ensuring continuous communication in a mesh network

Benefits

• Improved communication reliability
• Reduced dependency on routers
• Efficient data transmission in mesh networks

Commercial Applications

Direct Wireless Communication Technology for IoT Devices

This technology enables seamless communication between IoT devices without the need for a central router, enhancing connectivity and data exchange in smart homes, industrial settings, and other IoT applications.

Prior Art

There may be prior art related to direct device-to-device communication in mesh networks, as well as techniques for temporary role changes of end devices for routing purposes.

Frequently Updated Research

Research on improving mesh network communication efficiency and reliability, as well as advancements in IoT device connectivity, may be relevant to this technology.

Questions about Direct Wireless Communication Technology

How does this technology improve communication in IoT devices?

This technology enhances communication by allowing direct device-to-device communication without the need for a central router, improving connectivity and data exchange efficiency.

What are the key benefits of using coordinated sampled listening techniques for communication in mesh networks?

Coordinated sampled listening techniques help optimize communication by allowing devices to efficiently transmit and receive data in a synchronized manner, reducing collisions and improving overall network performance.

Original Abstract Submitted

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to enabling direct wireless device-to-device communication between sleepy end devices (SEDs) of a mesh (e.g., Thread®) network. A router may forward packets between end devices of the mesh network. However, if the router is not available, SEDs may not be able to communicate with each other using a mesh protocol. Embodiments presented herein enable end devices of the mesh network to communicate directly, without a router. Some embodiments are directed to changing a role of an end device to temporarily act as a router for a particular target end device. The role change may be based on a trigger event and may be temporary until a target action is performed by the target end device. In some embodiments, the end devices continue to operate as SEDs and use coordinated sampled listening techniques to communicate via the mesh protocol.