Network Device Auto-Provisioning Method for Unconfigured Computing Devices
Summary
The USPTO published patent application US20260100878A1 titled 'Systems and Methods for Provisioning Automatic Configurations on Unconfigured Computing Devices.' The application, filed on October 9, 2024 (Application No. 18911032), covers methods for automatically detecting and provisioning unconfigured computing devices on a network fabric via a controller. Inventors include Rajendra Jayasheel, SelvaKumar Sivaraj, Pavana C V, and Sushant Kumar.
What changed
The USPTO published a patent application disclosing methods for automatically provisioning unconfigured computing devices on a network. The invention involves detecting device connections, determining configuration status via a second protocol, and enabling a controller to provision the device via a provisioning mechanism. The application is classified under CPC H04L 41/0806.
For technology companies and device manufacturers, this patent application represents potential prior art that could affect freedom-to-operate analyses for network provisioning solutions. Companies developing similar auto-configuration or zero-touch provisioning technologies should review the published claims for potential overlap with their products or R&D activities.
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVISIONING AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATIONS ON UNCONFIGURED COMPUTING DEVICES
Application US20260100878A1 Kind: A1 Apr 09, 2026
Inventors
Rajendra Jayasheel, SelvaKumar Sivaraj, Pavana C V, Sushant Kumar
Abstract
A method for provisioning automatic configurations may involve detecting a connection between a computing device and an additional computing device that runs a first protocol and is communicatively coupled to a controller via a network fabric. In one example, the method may also involve determining, via a second protocol, that the computing device is unconfigured for operation in the network fabric. Additionally or alternatively, the method may further involve enabling the controller to configure the computing device for operation in the network fabric via a provisioning mechanism in response to determining that the computing device is unconfigured for operation in the network fabric. Various other devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
CPC Classifications
H04L 41/0806
Filing Date
2024-10-09
Application No.
18911032
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