BlackBerry had 14 patents in internet of things during Q4 2023. BlackBerry Ltd filed a patent for a method to balance sensors within a sensor system by reallocating sensors based on signal strength. Another patent involves an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Entity receiving safety assurance indications from other entities and taking actions based on them. GlobalData’s report on BlackBerry gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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BlackBerry grant share with internet of things as a theme is 50% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Method and system for load balancing of sensors (Patent ID: US20230421440A1)
The patent filed by BlackBerry Ltd. describes a method for balancing sensors within a sensor system by receiving data from multiple sensors, determining when a sensor's signal strength falls below a threshold, and reallocating the sensor to a different sensor module or the gateway for improved connectivity. The method involves using a policy stored at the gateway to make decisions on rebalancing sensors based on factors like Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) thresholds and constraints related to sensor types and rebalancing conditions.
The system includes a gateway with a processor and communications subsystem for implementing the method, where the gateway can be used as the selected sensor module for rebalancing. The policy stored at the gateway can include RSSI thresholds for sensors and sensor modules, constraints related to sensor types and rebalancing conditions, and can be entered manually, from a portable memory device, or provisioned from an external server. Additionally, the method involves waiting for trigger conditions like expiration of a time period, scheduled rebalancing, or low battery levels in sensor modules before initiating the rebalancing process. Overall, the patent outlines a systematic approach to efficiently manage and optimize sensor connectivity within a sensor system.
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