Methods and nodes for cluster formation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11729060
APP PUB NO 20200382375A1
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16970680

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A method for forming a cluster of nodes. The method includes obtaining first information associated with a predetermined number of nodes in the cluster. The method also includes determining an administrative role of the first node based on the obtained first information. The method also includes, as a result of determining that the administrative role of the first node is a first role, broadcasting a first broadcast message, thereby enabling a plurality of nodes that are not in the cluster to receive the first broadcast message, wherein the plurality of nodes that are not in the cluster includes at least a second node, the first broadcast message comprising second information for controlling the timing at which each node within the plurality of nodes transmits to the first node a response message responsive to the broadcast message. The method also includes receiving a first response message responsive to the first broadcast message, wherein the first response message was transmitted by the second node. The method also includes, after receiving the first response message, adding the second node to the cluster.

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TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)164 83 STOCKHOLM

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Turull, Daniel Solna, SE 20 45
Yadhav, Vinay Upplands Väsby, SE 23 216

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