Samsara has been granted a patent for methods, systems, and apparatuses that evaluate the possibility of multiple IoT devices exceeding a threshold number of connections with a network access point simultaneously. The technology involves determining schedules for devices to prevent exceeding the limit and transmitting configuration parameters for compliance. GlobalData’s report on Samsara gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Dynamic scheduling of iot devices to prevent network congestion

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Samsara Inc.

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11888716B1) discloses a method implemented in a server located in a cloud environment to manage connections from Internet of Things (IoT) devices accessing the server through a network. The method involves evaluating the potential for exceeding a threshold number of connections with an access point by multiple IoT devices simultaneously. If such a possibility is identified, the method proceeds to determine schedules for the IoT devices to ensure that connections do not surpass the threshold, and configuration parameters are transmitted to the devices to operate according to these schedules. Various factors such as geographic locations of devices, access point identifiers, and real-time indications influence the evaluation process.

Furthermore, the patent extends to a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium containing instructions for the server processor to execute the aforementioned operations. It also encompasses a system comprising processors and a storage medium to perform the described method. The system evaluates the connection possibilities, schedules IoT devices accordingly, and transmits configuration parameters to manage the network traffic efficiently. The method's adaptability to different IoT device quantities, communication requirements, and administrator preferences underscores its potential for optimizing network performance and resource utilization in cloud-based environments. The patent's detailed claims outline the technical intricacies involved in orchestrating IoT device connections to enhance network efficiency and reliability.

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