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Cisco Technology, Inc. patent applications on May 8th, 2025

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Patent Applications by Cisco Technology, Inc. on May 8th, 2025

Cisco Technology, Inc.: 28 patent applications

Cisco Technology, Inc. has applied for patents in the areas of H04L41/16 (6), H04L41/0631 (3), H05K1/02 (2), H04L61/5053 (2), H04W24/10 (2) H04L41/16 (2), H04L61/5053 (2), G01R31/083 (1), H04L43/12 (1), H04W76/15 (1)

With keywords such as: device, large, language, network, agent, based, troubleshooting, epoch, data, and input in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by Cisco Technology, Inc.

20250147090. SAFETY MONITORING FOR CABLES TRANSMITTING DATA AND POWER_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Joel Richard Goergen of Soulsbyville CA US for cisco technology, inc., Chad M. Jones of Doylestown OH US for cisco technology, inc., Christopher Daniel Bullock of Round Rock TX US for cisco technology, inc., Dylan T. Walker of Austin TX US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): G01R31/08, G01R31/11

CPC Code(s): G01R31/083



Abstract: in one embodiment, a method generally comprises monitoring real-time electrical data at power sourcing equipment (pse) transmitting power over a cable to a powered device (pd), calculating thermal characteristics for the cable based on the monitored data, and periodically updating the thermal characteristics based on the monitored data. the power comprises multi-phase pulse power, the data comprises voltage and current measured for each phase of the multi-phase pulse power, and the voltage is greater than 60 volts at the pse.


20250147256. LAYOUT ARRANGEMENTS FOR PLUGGABLE OPTICS IN NETWORKING EQUIPMENT TO ACHIEVE SHORT ELECTRICAL SIGNAL TRACES_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Joel Richard Goergen of Soulsbyville CA US for cisco technology, inc., Giovanni Giobbio of Rovellasca (CO) IT for cisco technology, inc., Krishnagopal Goswami of Bangalore IN for cisco technology, inc., Prashanth Pavithran of Bangalore IN for cisco technology, inc., Marco Croci of Vimercate IT for cisco technology, inc., Meir Peleg of Caesarea IL for cisco technology, inc., Vic Hong Chia of Sunnyvale CA US for cisco technology, inc., Hua Yang of Tracy CA US for cisco technology, inc., Mete Yilmaz of Milpitas CA US for cisco technology, inc., Xin Mao of Milpitas CA US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): G02B6/44, H05K1/02

CPC Code(s): G02B6/4453



Abstract: a device is provided that includes a printed circuit board and an integrated circuit that is installed on the printed circuit board. a plurality of optical transceiver modules are positioned on the printed circuit board around three or more sides of the integrated circuit. the plurality of optical transceiver modules are to be in operable communication with the integrated circuit. a faceplate is installed that has multiple face portions that expose receptacles for the plurality of optical transceiver modules around the integrated circuit.


20250147956. STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE GENERATION USING LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Ali Payani of Santa Clara CA US for cisco technology, inc., Ramana Rao V.R. Kompella of Foster City CA US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): G06F16/2452, G06F16/242

CPC Code(s): G06F16/24522



Abstract: in one embodiment, a method herein comprises: inputting, by a device, an input prompt to a first large language model to generate an output; computing, by the device, a reward metric in part by using a solver to process the output; tuning, by the device and based on the reward metric, a second large language model configured to correct errors of the first large language model using reinforcement learning; and using, by the device, the second large language model to correct an error of the first large language model.


20250148222. EVALUATION FRAMEWORK FOR LLM-BASED NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING AND MONITORING AGENTS_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Eduard Schornig of Haarlem NL for cisco technology, inc., Jean- Philippe VASSEUR of Combloux FR for cisco technology, inc., Grégory MERMOUD of Venthône CH for cisco technology, inc., Pierre-André SAVALLE of Rueil-Malmaison FR for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): G06F40/58, G06F40/51, G06N3/0455, H04L41/046, H04L41/16

CPC Code(s): G06F40/58



Abstract: in one implementation, a device uses a large language model-based agent to perform a task in a network, to obtain a first result. the device executes code in the network to perform the task, to obtain a second result. the device makes a comparison between the first result and the second result. the device provides, based in part on the comparison, one or more performance metrics for the large language model-based agent for display.


20250148290. OBJECTIVE SELECTION FOR LLM-BASED NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING AND MONITORING AGENTS_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jean-Philippe Vasseur of Combloux FR for cisco technology, inc., Pierre-André SAVALLE of Rueil-Malmaison FR for cisco technology, inc., Grégory MERMOUD of Venthône CH for cisco technology, inc., Eduard SCHORNIG of Haarlem NL for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): G06N3/09

CPC Code(s): G06N3/09



Abstract: in one implementation, a device receives an input request for a large language model-based troubleshooting agent for a network. the device selects an optimization criterion for the large language model-based troubleshooting agent based on the input request. the device provides the optimization criterion to the large language model-based troubleshooting agent to cause the large language model-based troubleshooting agent to select a particular large language model to process the input request based on the optimization criterion. the device sends, to a user interface, an indication of a result of the particular large language model processing the input request.


20250148291. USING A CURRICULUM FOR REINFORCEMENT LEARNING TO TRAIN AN LLM-BASED NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING AGENT_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Grégory Mermoud of Venthône CH for cisco technology, inc., Pierre-André SAVALLE of Rueil-Malmaison FR for cisco technology, inc., Eduard SCHORNIG of Haarlem NL for cisco technology, inc., Jean-Philippe VASSEUR of Combloux FR for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): G06N3/092

CPC Code(s): G06N3/092



Abstract: in one implementation, a device may determine how well a large language model-based troubleshooting agent for a network was able to perform during a first test having a first difficulty. the device may update the large language model-based troubleshooting agent using reinforcement learning based on how well the large language model-based troubleshooting agent was able to perform during the first test. the device may select a second difficulty for a second test based on how well the large language model-based troubleshooting agent was able to perform during the first test. the device may initiate the second test to assess how well the large language model-based troubleshooting agent is able to perform.


20250149226. INTEGRATED TRANSFORMER AND COMMON MODE CHOKE WITH TWISTED WINDING TO INCREASE BANDWIDTH_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jianquan Lou of Shanghai CN for cisco technology, inc., Alpesh U. Bhobe of Sunnyvale CA US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H01F17/06, H01F17/00, H01F27/28

CPC Code(s): H01F17/062



Abstract: in one embodiment, an electronic device includes a generally toroidal magnetic core having a first extension portion coupled to a first location of the generally toroidal magnetic core and a second extension portion coupled to a second location of the generally toroidal magnetic core generally opposite the first location and a common mode choke comprising a first wire and a second wire wound around the first extension portion and the second extension portion in a same winding direction. the first wire winds around the generally toroidal magnetic core in a first direction, and the second wire winds around the generally toroidal magnetic core in a second direction to form a primary winding. the electronic device further includes a transformer comprising the primary winding and a secondary winding, wherein the secondary winding of the transformer comprises a third wire and a fourth wire wound around the generally toroidal magnetic core in opposite directions.


20250150321. LLM-BASED NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING USING EXPERT-CURATED RECIPES_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Grégory Mermoud of Venthône CH for cisco technology, inc., Pierre-André SAVALLE of Rueil-Malmaison FR for cisco technology, inc., Jean-Philippe VASSEUR of Combloux FR for cisco technology, inc., Eduard SCHORNIG of Haarlem NL for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L41/0631, H04L41/16, H04L41/5009

CPC Code(s): H04L41/0631



Abstract: in one implementation, a device receives an input request for a large language model-based network troubleshooting agent regarding an issue in a network. the large language model-based network troubleshooting agent performs a lookup of a recipe based on the input request, wherein the recipe comprises contextual information for the issue. the device generates, by the large language model-based network troubleshooting agent, a prompt for a large language model based on the input request and on the recipe. the device provides, by the large language model-based network troubleshooting agent, the prompt to the large language model to troubleshoot the issue in the network.


20250150328. USING AN LLM-BASED AGENT TO PROVIDE SELF-HEALING CAPABILITIES TO A NETWORK_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jean-Philippe Vasseur of Combloux FR for cisco technology, inc., Eduard Schornig of Haarlem NL for cisco technology, inc., Pierre-André Savalle of Rueil-Malmaison FR for cisco technology, inc., Grégory Mermoud of Venthône CH for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L41/0631, H04L41/16

CPC Code(s): H04L41/0636



Abstract: in one implementation, a device makes a determination as to whether an issue identified in a network is eligible for self-healing. the device uses, based on the determination, a large language model-based agent to determine a root cause of the issue. the device identifies, using the large language model-based agent, a set of one or more self-healing actions to address the root cause of the issue. the device causes, using the large language model-based agent, performance of the set of one or more self-healing actions in the network.


20250150339. UTILIZING APPLICATION CONFIGURATIONS AND STATE FOR NETWORK MANAGEMENT_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Alberto Rodriguez-Natal of Leon ES for cisco technology, inc., Saswat Praharaj of Pleasanton CA US for cisco technology, inc., Pradeep Kumar Kathail of Los Altos CA US for cisco technology, inc., Fabio R. Maino of Palo Alto CA US for cisco technology, inc., Lorand Jakab of Gheorghieni RO for cisco technology, inc., Ram Dular Singh of Cupertino CA US for cisco technology, inc., Vivek Agarwal of Campbell CA US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L41/0816, H04L41/085

CPC Code(s): H04L41/0816



Abstract: techniques for an application watcher system that includes a plurality of watchers that obtain various types of application configurations and/or state data which is used to make networking decisions and drive networking operations. the watchers of the application watcher system may each be configured to communicate with an application orchestration system that manages the application and obtain different types of application configurations and/or state data. in some instances, the application watcher system may run on a network orchestrator of the network, or be in communication with the network orchestrator, and provide application configurations and/or state data to the network orchestrator to make networking decisions.


20250150345. INTELLIGENT AUTO-PROMPT ENGINE FOR NETWORK MANAGEMENT_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Pengfei Sun of Reno NV US for cisco technology, inc., Eric Siyuan Liang of San Francisco CA US for cisco technology, inc., Qihong Shao of Clyde Hill WA US for cisco technology, inc., Elissa E. Murphy of Atherton CA US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L41/08, H04L41/0813, H04L41/12, H04L41/16

CPC Code(s): H04L41/0886



Abstract: a unified prompt-based network management system that involves an intelligent auto-prompt engine generating contextualized prompts for an artificial intelligence model. the artificial intelligence model generates instructions and/or solutions and adapts to different application scenarios based on an enterprise network knowledge and reverse inference(s). specifically, methods are provided that involve obtaining input data related to a configuration or an operation of one or more assets in an enterprise network and generating a contextualized prompt based on the input data, network knowledge information of the enterprise network, and at least one reverse inference generated using an artificial intelligence model. the methods further involve providing the contextualized prompt to the artificial intelligence model for generating a tailored response to the input data, wherein the tailored response includes a set of actionable tasks to be performed with respect to the one or more assets of the enterprise network.


20250150348. CROSS-DOMAIN POLICY ORCHESTRATION_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Sanjay Kumar Hooda of Pleasanton CA US for cisco technology, inc., MASSIMILIANO ARDICA of Valbonne FR for cisco technology, inc., DARRIN JOSEPH MILLER of Marysville OH US for cisco technology, inc., ELANGO GANESAN of SAN JOSE CA US for cisco technology, inc., IAN MCDOWELL CAMPBELL of Bow Mar CO US for cisco technology, inc., SARAVANAN RADHAKRISHNAN of Bangalore IN for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L41/0894, H04L12/46, H04L41/0893

CPC Code(s): H04L41/0894



Abstract: a method of cross-domain policy orchestration may include executing, with a cross-domain automation (cda) controller, a macro-segmentation of a plurality of domains based at least in part on metadata defining a mapping to a corresponding plurality of domain controllers, and executing, with the cda controller, a micro-segmentation of policies within a group based at least in part on a merged policy matrix obtained from policies of the domain controllers.


20250150356. CITING SOURCES FROM USER INTERFACE VIEWS IN LLM-BASED NETWORK AGENTS_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Pierre-André Savalle of Rueil-Malmaison FR for cisco technology, inc., Jean-Philippe VASSEUR of Combloux FR for cisco technology, inc., Eduard SCHORNIG of Haarlem NL for cisco technology, inc., Grégory MERMOUD of Venthône CH for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L41/16, H04L41/22

CPC Code(s): H04L41/16



Abstract: in one implementation, a device receives a prompt for input to a large language model of a troubleshooting agent for a computer network. the device generates, using the troubleshooting agent, an intermediate answer by inputting the prompt to the large language model. the device identifies a hyperlink to a view associated with the intermediate answer and provided by an online application associated with administration of the computer network. the device provides the hyperlink in conjunction with the intermediate answer for display.


20250150357. AI-BASED NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jean-Philippe Vasseur of Combloux FR for cisco technology, inc., Grégory Mermoud of Venthône CH for cisco technology, inc., Pierre-André Savalle of Rueil-Malmaison FR for cisco technology, inc., Eduard Schornig of Haarlem NL for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L41/16, G10L15/22

CPC Code(s): H04L41/16



Abstract: in one implementation, a device uses a large language model-based agent to identify a task to correct an issue in a network. the device makes a determination that the large language model-based agent cannot complete the task. the device identifies, based on the determination, a subject matter expert to help complete the task. the device sends a request to the subject matter expert to complete the task.


20250150364. LLM-BASED AGENT AS A BACK-OFFICE VIRTUAL NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING ASSISTANT_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jean-Philippe Vasseur of Combloux FR for cisco technology, inc., Eduard SCHORNIG of Haarlem NL for cisco technology, inc., Pierre-André SAVALLE of Rueil-Malmaison FR for cisco technology, inc., Grégory MERMOUD of Venthône CH for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L41/5054, G06F40/284, H04L41/5074

CPC Code(s): H04L41/5054



Abstract: in one implementation, a device performs, using a using a large language model-based troubleshooting agent, troubleshooting of a plurality of issues in a network indicated by a plurality of support tickets opened by users of the network. the device aggregates, based on results of the troubleshooting, the plurality of support tickets into a master support ticket. the device obtains a resolution to the master support ticket from a support engineer. the device uses the resolution to the master support ticket in conjunction with the large language model-based troubleshooting agent to troubleshoot a new support ticket.


20250150376. PATH TRACING APPLIED TO INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (IPV6) FABRICS_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Pablo Camarillo Garvia of Madrid ES for cisco technology, inc., Clarence Filsfils of Brussels BE for cisco technology, inc., Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Abdelsalam of L'Aquila IT for cisco technology, inc., Jisu Bhattacharya of San Jose CA US for cisco technology, inc., Rakesh Gandhi of Ontario CA for cisco technology, inc., Sonia Ben Ayed of Vanves FR for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L43/12, H04L43/10

CPC Code(s): H04L43/12



Abstract: systems and techniques are provided for path tracing. for example, a process can include establishing a path tracing session associated with path tracing (pt) probe packets from a pt source node of an ipv6 network fabric. a pt probe packet can be received with a first ipv6 destination options header with path tracing option (doh-pt) header that encodes path tracing information of the pt source node and indicates respective path tracing information for each pt midpoint node along a path from the pt source node to a pt sink node of the ipv6 network fabric. the received pt probe packet can be updated to include a second doh-pt header that encodes path tracing information of the pt sink node. an updated pt probe packet includes the first and second doh-pt headers and can be encapsulated with an additional ipv6 header corresponding to forwarding information of a collector node.


20250150377. GENERATING NETWORK SCENARIOS TO TRAIN AN LLM-BASED NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING AGENT_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jean-Philippe VASSEUR of Combloux FR for cisco technology, inc., Grégory MERMOUD of Venthône CH for cisco technology, inc., Pierre-André SAVALLE of Rueil-Malmaison FR for cisco technology, inc., Eduard SCHORNIG of Haarlem NL for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L43/50, H04L41/0631

CPC Code(s): H04L43/50



Abstract: in one implementation, a device receives feedback from a user regarding an output of a large language model-based troubleshooting agent for a network that the large language model-based troubleshooting agent generates in response to an input request from the user. the device determines a network scenario associated with the input request and the output. the device causes, based on the feedback, the network scenario to be replicated in a test network. the device updates the large language model-based troubleshooting agent in part by using the large language model-based troubleshooting agent to assess the network scenario in the test network.


20250150405. SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT BASED DATA FORWARDING WITH LINK AGGREGATION GROUPING_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Pritam Baruah of Fremont CA US for cisco technology, inc., Afroze Mohammad of Fremont CA US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L47/41, H04L47/2425

CPC Code(s): H04L47/41



Abstract: techniques are described for providing service level agreement performance in a link aggregation group computer networking environment. a performance measurement data packet such as a bi-directional forwarding detection (bfd) packet is received. the performance measuring data packet can be considered a parent performance measurement data packet is split into multiple child performance measurement data packets which are each different constituent links of a link aggregation database. the performance of each constituent is tested to determine which constituents satisfy service level agreement parameters. data packets can then be sent to constituents that meet the data packet's service level agreement performance parameters while still allowing link aggregation grouping.


20250150432. EPOCH SCHEME FOR STATION PRIVACY_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jerome Henry of Pittsboro NC US for cisco technology, inc., Domenico Ficara of Essertines-sur-Yverdon CH for cisco technology, inc., Ugo M. Campiglio of Morges CH for cisco technology, inc., Javier Contreras of Barcelona ES for cisco technology, inc., Juan Carlos Zuniga of Montreal CA for cisco technology, inc., Stephen M. Orr of Wallkill NY US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L61/5053

CPC Code(s): H04L61/5053



Abstract: an epoch scheme for station (sta) privacy and, specifically, a structured media access control (mac) address rotation schedule for stas may be provided. providing an epoch scheme for sta privacy can include determining epoch parameters for a sta, the epoch parameters comprising a minimum epoch period duration and a maximum epoch period duration. the epoch parameters are sent to the sta, wherein the sta is operable to rotate a mac address each epoch period at a time between the minimum epoch period duration and the maximum epoch period duration. a mapping of the sta and the mac address can be updated each epoch period.


20250150433. EPOCH SCHEME FOR STATION PRIVACY_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jerome Henry of Pittsboro NC US for cisco technology, inc., Domenico Ficara of Essertines-sur-Yverdon CH for cisco technology, inc., Ugo M. Campiglio of Morges CH for cisco technology, inc., Javier Contreras of Barcelona ES for cisco technology, inc., Juan Carlos Zuniga of Montreal CA for cisco technology, inc., Stephen M. Orr of Wallkill NY US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L61/5053

CPC Code(s): H04L61/5053



Abstract: an epoch scheme for station (sta) privacy and, specifically, a structured media access control (mac) address rotation schedule for stas may be provided. providing an epoch scheme for sta privacy can include determining epoch parameters for a sta, the epoch parameters comprising a minimum epoch period duration and a maximum epoch period duration. the epoch parameters are sent to the sta, wherein the sta is operable to rotate a mac address each epoch period at a time between the minimum epoch period duration and the maximum epoch period duration. a mapping of the sta and the mac address can be updated each epoch period.


20250150490. METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING CLOUD-BASED SECURITY PROTOCOLS FOR A USER DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Robert Edgar Barton of Richmond CA for cisco technology, inc., Jerome Henry of Pittsboro NC US for cisco technology, inc., Indermeet Gandhi of San Jose CA US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L9/40

CPC Code(s): H04L63/20



Abstract: a method and system for implementing security policies for a user device based on one or more user device parameters. when a user device joins a domain, the security policy agent determines one or more security policies for the user device based on one or more parameters of the user device. the user parameters may include the type of user device, a user group, an application to be used, etc. the security polies are sent to the user device. the user device generates a data packet having metadata indicating the one or more device parameters. the data packet is sent to a remote security service where security policies are implemented based on the metadata.


20250150506. P2P CONTINUITY DURING A CLIENT ROAM_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jerome HENRY of Pittsboro NC US for cisco technology, inc., Matthew A. SILVERMAN of Shaker Heights OH US for cisco technology, inc., Malcolm M. SMITH of Richardson TX US for cisco technology, inc., Robert E. BARTON of Richmond CA for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L67/1087, H04W72/12, H04W88/08

CPC Code(s): H04L67/1091



Abstract: techniques for improved peer-to-peer communication are provided. a first peer-to-peer device associated with a first wireless ap, may transmit a first peer-to-peer transmission schedule to a second wireless ap, where the first peer-to-peer transmission schedule was accepted by the first wireless ap. in response to receiving an acceptance from the second wireless ap, the first wireless ap transitions from to the second wireless ap. the first peer-to-peer device performs peer-to-peer communication in accordance with the first peer-to-peer transmission schedule.


20250150781. CONTROLLING ACCESS POINT LOCATION CROWDSOURCING_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Al Dumdei of San Jose CA US for cisco technology, inc., Carlos E. Alcantara of San Jose CA US for cisco technology, inc., Brian D. Hart of Sunnyvale CA US for cisco technology, inc., Sarath Gorthi Subrahmanya of San Jose CA US for cisco technology, inc., Jerome Henry of Pittsboro NC US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04W4/021, H04L41/0803

CPC Code(s): H04W4/021



Abstract: control of service provider information collection and, particularly, control of access point (ap) location crowdsourcing and time zone information may be provided. a time zone to use in a venue can be determined. a time zone field can be set indicating the time zone. a venue mobility field can be set indicating the venue is mobile. one or more elements comprising the time zone field and the venue mobility field can be sent to a station (sta), wherein the sta is operable to use the time zone according to the time zone field and based on the venue mobility field indicating the venue is mobile.


20250150878. ACCESS NETWORK MONITORING IN A WIRELESS FEDERATION_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Mark Grayson of Maidenhead GB for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04W24/10, H04W48/16

CPC Code(s): H04W24/10



Abstract: access network monitoring in a wireless federation may be provided. a plurality of access requests may be received from a probe device. each of the plurality of access requests may comprise access request information. next, an availability metric may be determined based on an amount of the plurality of access requests received and the access request information. the availability metric may then be reported.


20250150960. PRE-ASSOCIATIVE QUALITY-OF-EXPERIENCE ADVERTISING_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Al Dumdei of San Jose CA US for cisco technology, inc., Malcolm M. Smith of Richardson TX US for cisco technology, inc., Venkat Chirreddy of San Jose CA US for cisco technology, inc., Brian D. Hart of Sunnyvale CA US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04W48/20, H04L41/5067, H04W24/10

CPC Code(s): H04W48/20



Abstract: sending quality-of-experience (qoe) information to clients for selecting an access point (ap) may be provided. sending qoe information can include determining values for a plurality of qoe attributes. based on the values for the plurality of qoe attributes, a qoe indicator is determined. the qoe indicator is sent to a client, wherein the client is operable to use the qoe indicator to select an access point (ap) to connect to.


20250151111. Irregular Absence Signaling_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Brian D. Hart of Sunnyvale CA US for cisco technology, inc., Malcolm M. Smith of Richardson TX US for cisco technology, inc., Binita Gupta of San Diego CA US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04W74/0816, H04L5/00, H04W74/04, H04W74/08

CPC Code(s): H04W74/0816



Abstract: irregular absence signaling may be provided. an access point (ap) may receive an irregular absence report from a station. the ap may parse the irregular absence report to determine upcoming absence periods of the station for non-peer-to-peer (p2p) traffic. the ap may schedule transmit opportunity's (txops) of the non-p2p traffic to the station based on the determined upcoming absence periods.


20250151146. SIGNALING PREFERENCE ORDER OF LINKS AND MAXIMUM ALLOWED LINKS FOR MULTI-LINK OPERATION_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Binita Gupta of San Diego CA US for cisco technology, inc., Brian D. Hart of Sunnyvale CA US for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04W76/15, H04W88/10

CPC Code(s): H04W76/15



Abstract: signaling preference order of links and maximum allowed links for multi-link operation may be provided. first, an access point (ap) multilink device (mld) may receive an indication that a non-ap mld supports preference ordering for requested links (that are indicated in the per-sta profile sub-elements). then the ap mld may indicate that it supports preference ordering for requested links (that are indicated in the per-sta profile sub-elements). next, the ap mld may receive from the non-ap mld, a desired preference ordering for the requested link. the ap mld may then consider the desired preference ordering for requested links.


20250151198. POWER METHOD FOR HIGHER CURRENT ASIC POWER DELIVERY_simplified_abstract_(cisco technology, inc.)

Inventor(s): Joel Richard Goergen of Soulsbyville CA US for cisco technology, inc., Elizabeth Kochuparambil of Morgan Hill CA US for cisco technology, inc., Scott Hinaga of Palo Alto CA US for cisco technology, inc., Kameron Rose Hurst of Sonora CA US for cisco technology, inc., Mike Sapozhnikov of San Jose CA US for cisco technology, inc., Shobhana Punjabi of San Jose CA US for cisco technology, inc., David Nozadze of San Jose CA US for cisco technology, inc., Marco Croci of Carate Brianza MB IT for cisco technology, inc.

IPC Code(s): H05K1/14, H05K1/02, H05K1/18, H05K3/32

CPC Code(s): H05K1/142



Abstract: techniques to move high current power distribution layers for integrated circuit core power and serializer-deserializer (serdes) power into a center area of the integrated circuit footprint. this provides a more reliable and higher current distribution into the center of a large integrated circuit footprint, without causing disruption of high speed signal routing or increased signal integrity burden to the high speed signals. arrangements and methods for routing out the core power area of a main printed circuit board under an integrated circuit and replacing it with a custom power printed circuit board (power plug) that is attached by a metalized paste sintering process. this provides a more reliable and higher current distribution into the center of a large integrated circuit or other high-power component, without causing disruption of high speed signal routing.


Cisco Technology, Inc. patent applications on May 8th, 2025

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