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- If the main thread triggers a buffered notification to be handled, start buf_timer (if not started already) to buffer the notification (pre-configured value), if not already started (Note), and store the notification contents.
- Upon expiry of buf_timer, process the received (and stored) notifications by transitioning to Cluster Modification state.
- If new notifications are received when in this state, then check on whether a notification was received and buffered for the same cell earlier, and if yes, discard the earlier notification (i.e., retain only the latest unprocessed notification for a cell). Simply store the notification and remain in this state.
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