Per Skillermark

This inventor holds 69 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 48 EPO patents, primarily in Wireless Mesh Networks (CPC class H04W). Top assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Publ). Active years: 2006-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 69 (Patent Applications = 5)

% Patents Active = 65.2

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 48 (Patent Applications = 53)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 58(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 55(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Arsta, SE (2014)
Stockholm, SE (2006 - 2017)
Årsta, SE (2014 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

69 out of 26,878

Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Publ)

patents

Years Active: 2006-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Path Discovery

Message Forwarding

Node Communication

Bluetooth Mesh

Traffic Control

Low Power Nodes

Autonomous Configuration

Beacon Transmission

Device-to-Device

Data Transmission

Interference Management

Coordinated Multipoint

69 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12640899 - Optimizing interframe space in TDD (2026-05-26),

2. 12317167 - Method of, and a node device for, supporting establishment of a path from a source node to a destination node in wireless mesh network (2025-05-27),

3. 12213045 - Path discovery procedure for a bluetooth mesh network (2025-01-28),

4. 12167331 - Wakeup radio for low power nodes in Bluetooth (2024-12-10),

5. 12052644 - Method of waking up a mesh node in a wireless mesh network as well as a related mesh node and a computer program product (2024-07-30),

6. 11750411 - Method of and devices for supporting selective forwarding of messages in a network of communicatively coupled communication devices (2023-09-05),

7. 11617224 - Gateway, a frontend device, a method and a computer readable storage medium for providing cloud connectivity to a network of communicatively interconnected network nodes (2023-03-28),

8. 11617121 - Distributed traffic control in flooding mesh networks (2023-03-28),

9. 11576022 - Handling communication of data in a bluetooth low energy (BLE), mesh network (2023-02-07),

10. 11552815 - Method of and devices for supporting selective forwarding of messages in a network of communicatively coupled communication devices (2023-01-10),

11. 11490400 - End node, relay node, and methods performed therein for handling transmission of information (2022-11-01),

12. 11477821 - Uplink transmissions in a wireless communications network (2022-10-18),

13. 11245612 - Node and a method performed by the node operable in a mesh communication network for routing a received packet towards a destination (2022-02-08),

14. 11234122 - Packet forwarding in a wireless mesh network (2022-01-25),

15. 11129052 - Radio network node, wireless device and methods performed therein (2021-09-21),

Title: Per Skillermark – Innovator in Bluetooth Mesh Network Technology

Introduction

Per Skillermark, based in Årsta, Sweden, is a prolific inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 67 patents. His work primarily revolves around advancements in Bluetooth technology, particularly in mesh networks, showcasing his significant contributions to wireless communication.

Latest Patents

Among Skillermark's latest innovations are two notable patents. The first is a "Path discovery procedure for a Bluetooth mesh network," which outlines a method and device aimed at enhancing path discovery capabilities within such networks. The second is the "Wakeup radio for low power nodes in Bluetooth." This patent details a method executed by a low-power node (LPN) in a wireless mesh network. The LPN includes both a main receiver and a wakeup receiver, enabling it to efficiently manage energy consumption while maintaining communication. The outlined method includes activating the wakeup receiver in response to specific triggers and determining the reception of a wakeup signal to facilitate communication with other nodes in the network.

Career Highlights

Per Skillermark is associated with Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), a global leader in telecommunications and technology. His work at Ericsson has positioned him at the forefront of innovation in Bluetooth technologies, contributing to the advancements that enhance wireless networking capabilities across multiple applications.

Collaborations

Skillermark has collaborated with fellow inventors and engineers, including Pontus Arvidson and Magnus K Almgren. Together, they have forged advancements in Bluetooth technology, driving innovation and developing solutions that push the boundaries of wireless communication.

Conclusion

Per Skillermark's contributions to the field of Bluetooth technology, particularly in mesh networks, highlight his status as a key inventor in the telecommunications industry. With a robust patent portfolio and a commitment to innovation, Skillermark continues to influence the future of wireless communication.