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AT&T Patent for Network Troubleshooting Using Unsupervised Learning

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Published September 23rd, 2024
Detected March 27th, 2026
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Summary

The USPTO has published a new patent application from AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. for a network troubleshooting system utilizing unsupervised learning. The application, filed on September 23, 2024, describes a method for root cause analysis and solution recommendation based on clustering historical call flow failure traces.

What changed

This document is a publication of a patent application (US20260089051A1) filed by AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. on September 23, 2024. The patent describes a system for network troubleshooting that employs unsupervised learning, specifically clustering algorithms, to analyze historical call flow failure traces. Upon receiving a new failure trace, the system assigns it to a cluster to perform root cause analysis and recommend solutions.

As this is a patent application, it does not impose new regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on entities. However, it signifies potential future technological advancements in network management and troubleshooting that companies in the telecommunications and technology sectors may wish to monitor for competitive or operational insights.

Source document (simplified)

← USPTO Patent Applications

NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING WITH UNSUPERVISED LEARNING

Application US20260089051A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Assignee

AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventors

Anandarup Sarkar, Syed Anwar Aftab, Abbas Munawar Fazal

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, performing an unsupervised learning by clustering historical call flow failure traces using a clustering algorithm suitable for use with categorical data. When a new call flow failure trace is received, it is assigned to a cluster, and a root cause analysis and solution recommendation is performed based on the cluster to which the new call flow failure trace is assigned. Other embodiments are disclosed.

CPC Classifications

H04L 41/0631 H04L 41/0677 H04L 41/16

Filing Date

2024-09-23

Application No.

18893099

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Named provisions

Abstract Assignee Inventors

Classification

Agency
USPTO
Published
September 23rd, 2024
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
US20260089051A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies
Industry sector
5170 Telecommunications 5182 Data Processing & Hosting
Activity scope
Network Troubleshooting
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Telecommunications
Operational domain
IT Operations
Topics
Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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