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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2025
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2021
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Anush G. Nadathur, Campbell, CA (US);
Srinivas Rama, Cupertino, CA (US);
Matthew C. Lucas, San Jose, CA (US);
Nathan E. Carroll, San Francisco, CA (US);
Kevin P. Mclaughlin, Waikoloa, HI (US);
Thomas A. Dilligan, Cupertino, CA (US);
Arun G. Mathias, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
An automated environment can include multiple controller devices capable of communicating with multiple accessory devices. The controller devices can automatically elect one of their number as a coordinator device for the environment and can automatically perform a new election if an incumbent coordinator becomes unavailable or resigns. The election processes can be transparent to any users. An elected coordinator can perform various operations to facilitate management of the automated environment, including routing of communications between controllers and accessories.