USPTO Patent Applications - Networking (H04L)
USPTO classification H04L covers transmission of digital information: network protocols, modulation schemes, wireless signal processing, coding, encryption in transit, and multiplexing. With 5G, 6G, and satellite internet driving new filings, H04L is one of the largest active patent classes. Every newly published application in H04L lands in this feed, around 215 a month. Applications publish 18 months after filing, so this feed reveals what MediaTek, Qualcomm, Ericsson, Samsung, Huawei, and dozens of smaller companies were working on in the prior year and a half. Watch this if you compete in networking hardware, advise telecoms on IP strategy, or scout acquisition targets in wireless infrastructure.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Glue Reference Signal for Multiple Coherent DMRS Ports
USPTO published patent application US20260100803A1, filed October 7, 2024 as Application No. 18908423, covering methods and apparatuses for maintaining phase continuity and optimizing channel estimation in wireless communication systems using multiple coherent DMRS ports through a glue reference signal (gRS). The four named inventors are Chih-Hao Liu, Jing Sun, Raviteja Patchava, and Somsubhra Barik. CPC classifications include H04L 5/0094, H04J 13/16, H04L 5/0007, H04L 5/0048, and H04W 72/0453.
Full-Duplex Transceiver With Digital Post-Distortion to Mitigate Self-Interference
USPTO published patent application US20260100810A1, filed October 8, 2024 (Application No. 18909362), titled 'Full-Duplex Transceiver With Digital Post-Distortion to Mitigate Self-Interference.' The application, filed by inventors Prasidh Ramabadran, Tejinder Dip Singh, Bhargavi Janardhanan, Veeresh Patil, and Bharath Kishore, discloses a transceiver architecture that mitigates self-interference during full-duplex operation using digital post-distortion processing of the received signal.
MediaTek Patent: Authentication Rejection Wireless Parameter Handling
MediaTek Inc. has filed US Patent Application US20260100835A1 for systems and methods handling wireless communication device parameters upon authentication rejection. The device deletes a network list (PLMN or SNPN) and resets multiple counters including registration, attach, service, and TAU attempt counters upon receiving an authentication reject message. The system comprises a transceiver and processor configured to perform these operations during registration, attach, or tracking area update procedures.
Mobile Device Security Services During Power Management Mode
CUPP Computing AS has filed patent application US20260099603A1 covering systems and methods for providing security services during a mobile device's power management mode. The mobile security system detects wake events and issues wake signals to restore the device from low-power states, enabling continued security functions including hard drive virus/malware scanning and security application updates. The application was filed on May 21, 2025, under Application No. 19215067.
Truist Bank Data Transmission Systems for Mobile Network Routing
USPTO published patent application US20260099822A1 assigned to Truist Bank, covering systems and methods for receiving and routing resource requests from mobile devices between users. The invention enables a processor to transmit a resource request from a first user's mobile device to a second user's mobile device, where the second user has a predetermined time window to respond. The system adds a mobile calendar reminder to the second user's device, determines whether a response is received after the time window expires, and terminates the request with notification to the first user if no response is received.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Differential Transmission of QoE Reports and RVQoE Reports
The USPTO published patent application US20260100894A1 on April 9, 2026. The application, filed October 23, 2023 under Application No. 19115278, covers systems and methods for differential transmission of Quality of Experience reports and Radio Access Network Visible QoE reports in wireless networks. Inventors include Cecilia Eklöf, Johan Rune, Filip Barac, Luca Lunardi, Mattias Bergström, and Agne Ciuciciulkaite.
Dynamic Intent Manager Profile Exposure Method for Communications Networks
The USPTO published patent application US20260100893A1 on April 9, 2026, covering a method for dynamic intent manager profile exposure in communications networks. The invention involves generating messages to register basic intent handler profiles with an intent manager registry, receiving owner identifiers, and selecting advanced information to complement profiles. Inventors include Pedro Henrique Gomes da Silva, Amadeu Do Nascimento Junior, and Andrey José Torres Da Silva.
Virtual Markers for Network Connectivity in Distributed Systems
USPTO published patent application US20260100899A1 titled 'Virtual Markers for Network Connectivity in Distributed Systems' filed December 2, 2025 by inventors Evan V. Chrapko and Leo M. Chan. The application covers a system where a processor in a distributed network determines network connectivity values for nodes based on virtual markers, distributing tasks across network nodes and reporting results. CPC classifications include H04L 43/0811 and H04L 41/0893 relating to network monitoring and configuration.
Network Telemetry Mirroring, Higher Resolution Signals
USPTO published patent application US20260100896A1 by inventors Sandhaus, Shalikashvili, and Binshtock, disclosing methods to combine multiple telemetry data signals from network devices to generate higher resolution signals. The application relates to network monitoring and status determination through combined telemetry processing. The filing date was December 10, 2025, and the application number is 19414755.
Using Wireless Packets to Indicate Network Device Boot Status
The USPTO published patent application US20260100898A1 by Robert J. Pera, Yao-Chung Chang, and Andrejs Bogdanovs disclosing a method for using wireless packets to indicate boot status of a network device. The method involves initiating a boot sequence, transmitting a first wireless packet during the boot sequence indicating the device is booting, and transmitting a second wireless packet indicating the device has finished booting. The invention relates to networking communications technology and wireless device status reporting.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Ericsson Uplink Beam Management Multiple Antenna Panels Patent Application
USPTO published patent application US20260100793A1 filed by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson on January 10, 2023. The application discloses methods for uplink beam management enabling wireless devices to simultaneously transmit and receive from multiple antenna panels. The invention allows devices to indicate multi-panel capability to networks and configure uplink reference signals across different antenna groups.
Time-Domain Channel Property Reporting Method and Apparatus for Wireless Communications
The USPTO published patent application US20260100794A1 for a time-domain channel property (TDCP) reporting method. The invention enables wireless devices to report channel correlation measurements using tracking reference signals (TRS) over physical uplink channels. The application was filed on September 25, 2023, by inventors Ahmed Hindy and Vijay Nangia.
Wireless HARQ Feedback Repetition for Random Access Procedures
Koninklijke Philips N.V. filed patent application US20260100785A1 covering wireless devices and methods for hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) feedback repetition in random access procedures. The invention enables devices to dynamically determine repetition numbers for HARQ feedback and preamble transmissions based on reference signal received power thresholds. The application was published on April 9, 2026, with a filing date of December 2, 2025.
PUSCH Multi-TRP Scheduling with UL TCI Indication
The USPTO published patent application US20260100789A1 disclosing systems and methods for Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH) multi-Transmission/Reception Point (TRP) scheduling with Uplink Transmission Configuration Indicator (UL TCI) indication. The application covers wireless device procedures for obtaining TCI state configurations, activating/deactivating subsets of configured TCI states, and mapping indicated TCI states to transmission occasions or repetitions. When two TCI states are indicated, the wireless device transmits two different PUSCHs each corresponding to one indicated TCI state; when one TCI state is indicated, the device transmits a single PUSCH.
Decoder Circuit FSK Signals Sampling Point Drift Correction
USPTO published patent application US20260100871A1, filed September 5, 2025, for a decoder circuit correcting sampling point drift in FSK modulated signals. The invention by inventors Carlo Porcaro and Daniele Colonna includes sampling point drift correction circuitry that varies sample counter end-of-count values when accumulated error reaches a drift reference threshold. Application number 19319951 has CPC classification H04L 27/14.
Network Device Auto-Provisioning Method for Unconfigured Computing Devices
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.
OFDM Channel Estimation Using FMCW Signals for Wireless Communication
USPTO published patent application US20260100864A1 for methods and systems enabling wireless devices to estimate orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) channels using frequency modulated continuous waveform (FMCW) signals. The invention describes techniques for receiving, generating, combining, filtering, and sampling FMCW signals to estimate frequency domain OFDM channels for wireless communication.
Push-Pull Transmitter Circuit with Reflection Signal Attenuator for Communication System
USPTO published patent application US20260100866A1 for a push-pull transmitter circuit with integrated reflection signal attenuator for communication systems. The invention by Tasuku Yuguchi and Naoki Inoue includes rectifier elements and voltage cap elements designed to isolate reflection signals from communication signals. The application (No. 19330786) was filed September 16, 2025.
Maximum Likelihood Sequence Detection Circuit, Detection Method, Detection Apparatus and Electronic Device
The USPTO published patent application US20260100868A1 on April 9, 2026, filed by inventors Jinxin LI and Xiaofan LU. The application covers a maximum likelihood sequence detection circuit with an equalization processing module, state selection module, and detection module for communications systems. CPC classifications include H04L 25/03318 and H04L 25/03057. The application was filed on June 27, 2023, under Application No. 19113953.
Passive Equalizer with Front-End Level-Shifter for Networking Signal Processing
The USPTO published patent application US20260100869A1 for a passive equalizer with front-end level-shifter (FELS) for networking signal processing. The invention by inventors Shawn Wang, Wenlong Jiang, Arif Amin, and Dai Dai describes a receiver device with a programmable common mode feedback circuit and passive RLC network. The technology enables level shifting of agnostic common-mode signals in AC-coupled or DC-coupled modes for analog signal processing applications.
Symbol Multiplexing Physical Medium Attachment (PMA) Patent Application
USPTO published patent application US20260100870A1 assigned to Cisco Technology, Inc. The application covers symbol multiplexing methods for Physical Medium Attachment (PMA) technology, involving lane processing including alignment marker detection, de-skewing, and symbol-wise multiplexing of data lanes.
Energy-Aware ATSSS Wireless Traffic Steering Method
The USPTO published patent application US20260100857A1 disclosing methods and systems for energy-aware Access Traffic Steering, Switching and Splitting (ATSSS) in wireless networks. The invention enables a wireless transmit-receive unit to initiate multi-access packet data unit session establishment with energy optimization capabilities. The policy control function generates PCC rules incorporating energy estimates for traffic and QoS flows across both access legs of the MA PDU session, enabling energy-aware traffic steering policies.
LG Home Appliance Wi-Fi Auto-Registration via MAC Matching
USPTO published LG Electronics Inc. patent application US20260100860A1 for an automatically registrable home appliance system. The invention uses Wi-Fi module MAC address matching between appliances to enable automatic registration with a server. The system compares MAC information received via Wi-Fi with MAC information included in broadcast information from a second home appliance.
Enhanced Real-Time Linking Methods and Systems Patent Application
USPTO published patent application US20260100917A1 by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. on April 9, 2026. The application covers systems and methods for enabling real-time linking between devices and defining assignment conditions for resource access rights.
ML Model Selects Analytics Based on Wireless Network State
The USPTO published patent application US20260100889A1 for an apparatus and method that uses machine learning models to select analytics services based on wireless network state. The system receives a request for analytics services including a use case parameter, determines an appropriate ML model based on both the use case parameter and current network conditions, and returns analytics information derived from the selected model. The inventors are Konstantinos Samdanis and Dimitrios Karampatsis, with filing date January 4, 2023 and application number 19113887.
Monday, April 13, 2026
System and Method for Interference Mitigation and Congestion Control Through Cross Layer Cognitive Communications and Intelligent Routing
The USPTO published patent application US20260100914A1 assigned to A10 Systems Inc d/b/a AiRANACULUS on May 9, 2025. The application covers a method and system for dynamic packet routing through cognitive communications that detects link statuses across multiple communications modalities and determines optimal routing paths to destination nodes.
CenturyLink IoD Network Management Patent Application
USPTO published patent application US20260100882A1 assigned to CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC. The application covers systems and methods for dynamically managing Internet-on-Demand (IoD) services and connected devices through automated network configuration adjustments and priority-based parameter allocation.
NADD Dynamic HTTP Configuration For Network Functions
The USPTO published patent application US20260100883A1 by inventors Jay Rajput, Ashish Kumar, Virendra Singh, and Shashikiran Bhalachandra Mahalank. The application covers methods and systems for NADD-assisted dynamic configuration of HTTP parameter settings at Network Functions, including receiving SBI message feeds from producer NFs, determining HTTP parameter settings, and communicating settings to producer NFs for traffic flow control. Patent applications create no compliance obligations as they represent filings seeking intellectual property protection rather than granted rights.
Encrypted Command Authentication via Cloud Network
USPTO published patent application US20260100081A1 for security systems and methods related to encrypted command authentication via cloud networks. The application, filed October 8, 2025, by inventors Chris Bouchat and Shawn Zabel, covers encrypted command messages with timestamps, validity durations, use counts, user authentication, session key establishment, and command execution security protocols.
Effective LAG Load Distribution via L2 Source Forwarding/Routing
The USPTO published patent application US20260100908A1 filed by Ciena Corporation on October 7, 2024. The application covers systems and methods for Link Aggregation Group (LAG) load distribution via Layer 2 source forwarding/routing in networks. The published application includes claims for an apparatus with circuitry configured to monitor network status and determine paths through LAGs for new traffic from access nodes.
Configurable Packet Switch for Handling Data Packet Traffic
USPTO published patent application US20260100918A1 for a configurable packet switch system. The invention relates to handling network traffic in a packet switch having multiple ports and a switch fabric. The technique involves receiving data packets at a second port, routing through the switch fabric to a third port, and then routing to a first port for transmission to a recipient.
Time Domain Resource Determination for Full-Duplex Operation
USPTO published patent application US20260100811A1 titled 'Time Domain Resource Determination for Full-Duplex Operation' filed on October 8, 2024. The application covers techniques for indicating time resources for full duplex user equipment operation, including configuration of subband full duplex (SBFD) time resources and half duplex (HD) time resources, and signaling to indicate available SBFD time resources for full duplex communication. Inventors: Ahmed Attia ABOTABL, Muhammad Sayed Khairy ABDELGHAFFAR, and Abdelrahman Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed IBRAHIM.
Rate Controller for ECN Patent, Network Congestion Management
The USPTO published patent application US20260100915A1 for a Rate Controller for Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN) system developed by inventors Simone Bolettieri and Koen De Schepper. The invention describes a communication node that marks packets based on network congestion levels, using adaptive marking-related parameters and smoothed measurement values to manage network traffic. The application was filed on September 23, 2025.
Reliable Message Transmission Using Automatic Protection Switching
The USPTO published patent application US20260100903A1 on April 9, 2026, covering methods and systems for reliable message transmission using automatic protection switching (APS) in packet networks. Inventors Bharath Vasudevan and Christian Schmützer developed techniques for synchronizing APS states between network nodes based on priority and timer information. The published application establishes intellectual property rights for the applicants and may affect how competitors design similar protection switching mechanisms.
Audi Patent for Data Transmission Quality Indicator
Audi AG has obtained a published patent application (US20260100910A1) for a method of generating a data transmission quality indicator. The method involves detecting processing signals containing messages from functional units of a transmitter, determining a receiver message count, and verifying it against a predefined reference message count based on periodicity to assess wireless data transmission quality between transmitter and receiver.
TSN Network Integrates Wired, Wireless for IoT
USPTO published patent application US20260100913A1 for a Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) system integrating wired and wireless TSN agents for mission-critical IoT applications. The system uses reinforcement learning and QoS feedback to dynamically generate optimized flow schedules for deterministic communication. Inventors are Subhasri Duttagupta and Abhilash Gopalakrishnan.
Samsung Electronics - Electronic Device Encrypted Content Decryption Method
The USPTO published Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.'s patent application US20260100829A1 for an electronic device and control method involving encrypted content decryption. The method includes receiving playback schedule information with disclosure restrictions and validity periods, identifying encrypted content, transmitting decryption requests to a server, receiving encryption keys, decrypting content, and displaying decrypted content based on validity information.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Collision Avoidance Network Protocol Priority Mode
The USPTO published patent application US20260100863A1 for a collision avoidance mechanism in communication networks. The invention enables devices operating in a priority mode to receive more than one transmit opportunity within a transmit order sequence if they have a particular priority value, while devices without that priority value receive only a single transmit opportunity. The application was filed on October 6, 2025, and published April 9, 2026.
Unicast Aggregation With Minimal Pipeline Flushing in Wireless Communication Networks
USPTO published patent application US20260100919A1 disclosing methods for unicast packet aggregation in time-slotted multi-hop wireless networks. The invention enables a source node to aggregate unicast packets destined for multiple destinations with the same priority into a single MAC Protocol Data Unit, reducing contention for channel access. The application also describes minimal pipeline flushing techniques allowing earlier scheduling of source nodes.
Honeywell Patent for Decentralized Network Discovery in ICS Environments
Honeywell International Inc. has been granted US Patent Application US20260100892A1 for a decentralized network discovery method and apparatus for industrial control systems (ICS). The invention uses a three-component control network module to capture device attributes, construct switch data tables identifying MAC addresses, and build graphical network topology representations. The system enables visualization of connected network devices and their relationships in industrial communication environments. The patent application was filed on December 10, 2025, and published on April 9, 2026.
Overlay Protocol Measures End-to-End Network Latency
USPTO published patent application US20260100901A1 by Pranjal Kumar Dutta disclosing methods for embedding overlay protocol packets within network control protocols to measure and calculate end-to-end latency. The invention provides a generic solution for determining latency of network control protocol messages across the entire network path, including host layer latencies not captured by IP-layer measurement tools.
Novel Massively Decentralized Network Automation Framework
USPTO published patent application US20260100902A1 titled 'Novel Massively Decentralized Network Automation Framework' on April 9, 2026. The patent covers a modular network component enabling scalable control and management of networks with multiple nodes, forming a control and management plane for network operations. Inventors include Lluis GIFRE, Ricard VILALTA, and Raul MUÑOZ, with the original application filed October 1, 2025.
Multi-Level Link Aggregation Groups for Network Redundancy
The USPTO published patent application US20260100916A1 titled 'Multi-Level Link Aggregation Groups' filed on December 3, 2024. The application, invented by Shiva Kumar Krishna Rao and Mallikarjuna V. Shivakumar, describes a network device that operates hierarchical link-aggregation groups (LAGs) to provide network redundancy. The device can configure a first LAG comprising a set of links between network devices and a second LAG comprising the first LAG plus a high-capacity link.
Encrypted Segment Routing in Multi-Region Fabric Networks
USPTO published patent application US20260100831A1 titled 'Encrypted Segment Routing in Multi-Region Fabric Networks' on April 9, 2026. Inventors Arul Murugan Manickam and Basavaraju Halappa filed the application on October 3, 2024. The patent covers methods for hop-by-hop routing in hierarchical multi-region fabric networks where packets contain unencrypted headers and encrypted segment lists.
Secure Network Functions Using Digital Certificates and CA
USPTO published patent application US20260100849A1 titled 'Supporting Secure Communications Between Network Functions.' The application discloses a method for obtaining and distributing digital certificates from a certification authority (CA) to network functions deployed across multiple network slices, based on isolation requirements and interface attributes. The method also includes transmitting trusted CA certificates to connected network functions to enable secure communications.
Cryptographic Credential Re-issuance With Public Key Re-randomization
Cryptographic Credential Re-issuance With Public Key Re-randomization
Multi-Key Partial Decryption for Multi-Cloud Security
The USPTO published patent application US20260100834A1 for a multi-key partial decryption system enabling secure multi-cloud data encryption. The invention allows plaintext encryption using a public key, with multiple different private keys distributed to separate computing devices for successive partial decryption operations. Invented by Vishal Jaikishan CHANDWANI, the system enhances security by requiring decryption across multiple platforms using distinct keys.
Dynamic Token Security System for Network Environments
The USPTO published patent application US20260100837A1 assigned to Capital One Services, LLC. The application discloses systems and methods for improving security in network environments by dynamically generating access credentials offline that are resilient to impersonation attempts. The system retrieves token templates for remote services and uses multiple object-based storage devices to generate dynamic tokens.
Dell Patent Tracks Multi-Cloud Nodes via Link-Local Network
USPTO published patent application US20260100879A1 assigned to Dell Products L.P. The application covers an information handling system configured to track provisioning of target nodes in multi-cloud environments using link-local addressing via mDNS and DNS Service Discovery protocols. The system advertises a URL endpoint via multicast and receives telemetry information from target nodes during provisioning.
NETWORK ADJUSTMENT BASED ON MACHINE LEARNING END SYSTEM PERFORMANCE MONITORING FEEDBACK
Rochester Institute of Technology filed USPTO Patent Application US20260100880A1 on September 13, 2023. The invention discloses a system using machine learning to monitor end-system performance on a network and generate instructions to adjust network parameters based on comparing decision performance metrics to specifications. Patent application publications are informational documents that do not grant enforceable rights.
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