Leader Handoff in Mesh Network
Summary
USPTO published patent application US20260113269A1 on April 23, 2026, titled 'Triggered Role Changes for Networked Devices.' The application (No. 19295516, filed August 8, 2025) covers methods for efficient handoff of a leader role to a backup leader device in mesh networks upon failure or outage at the current leader device. Inventors include Venkateswara Rao MANEPALLI, Sarvesh Kumar VARATHARAJAN, and Arun Vijayakumari MAHASENAN, with CPC classifications H04L 45/28, H04L 45/03, and H04L 45/42.
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What changed
USPTO published patent application US20260113269A1 for 'Triggered Role Changes for Networked Devices,' covering systems and methods for transferring a leader role to a backup leader device in a mesh network when a failure or outage occurs at the current leader device.
Technology companies developing mesh networking products should review the published claims to assess potential freedom-to-operate considerations or licensing opportunities. The patent covers efficient handoff mechanisms relevant to industrial IoT, smart home, and enterprise networking applications.
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TRIGGERED ROLE CHANGES FOR NETWORKED DEVICES
Application US20260113269A1 Kind: A1 Apr 23, 2026
Inventors
Venkateswara Rao MANEPALLI, Sarvesh Kumar VARATHARAJAN, Arun Vijayakumari MAHASENAN
Abstract
The subject technology provides for triggered role changes for networked devices. The networked devices may be devices connected to a mesh network. The subject technology may provide for efficient handoff of a leader role to a backup leader device in the event of a failure or other outage at a current leader device.
CPC Classifications
H04L 45/28 H04L 45/03 H04L 45/42
Filing Date
2025-08-08
Application No.
19295516
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