USPTO Patent Applications - Networking (H04L)

SD-WAN Patent for Dynamic User Behavior Aware Policies

The USPTO published patent application US20260100881A1 describing techniques for enabling and enforcing user behavior aware policies within software defined wide area networks (SD-WAN). The application discloses methods for receiving flow data, learning network traffic and user behavior patterns, mapping users to behavior groups, and dynamically re-mapping users based on real-time conditions. Edge devices may prioritize, de-prioritize, block, or drop traffic for users based on these mappings.

Huawei NDPA Frame Method for Wi-Fi 7, Bandwidth Over 160 MHz

The USPTO published Huawei's patent application US20260100800A1 for a Null Data Packet Announcement (NDPA) frame transmission method enabling channel state information feedback for Wi-Fi 7 operations exceeding 160 MHz bandwidth. The patent covers an access point generating NDPA frames with station information fields including partial bandwidth information subfields to indicate resource units requiring feedback.

Secure Microservice Architecture With Short-Lived Tokens

Secure Microservice Architecture With Short-Lived Tokens

Method and System for Cryptographic Authentication Using Portable Hardware Device for Secure Login

USPTO published patent application US20260100840A1 by inventor Diego Matute on April 9, 2026. The application discloses a method for authenticating a user to a resource via cryptographic verification between a portable hardware device and a system.

Dynamic Web Tokens for Data Lake Authentication

USPTO published patent application US20260100847A1 by inventors Johannes Alberti and Felipe Einsfeld Kersting, disclosing a system for enhancing data lake files with dynamic web tokens to support authentication and authorization. The invention introduces different types of web tokens with integrated authentication rules to improve scalability in resource systems. The application was filed on November 12, 2024, under Application No. 18944845.

CYSEC SA Encrypted Satellite Communications, Patent US20260100832A1

USPTO published patent application US20260100832A1 assigned to CYSEC SA on April 9, 2026. The application covers encrypted satellite communications methods using hardware-based cryptographic processors and transport-layer session security. No compliance obligations are created by this publication.

Zero-Knowledge Proof Method Patent Application US20260100838A1

USPTO published patent application US20260100838A1 for a computer-implemented zero-knowledge proof method by inventor Enrique LARRAIA. The application, filed August 16, 2023 under Application No. 19114378, covers generating zero-knowledge proofs to verify knowledge of pre-image values using compression function instances across a series of nodes. The invention is classified under H04L 9/3218, H04L 9/0643, and H04L 2209/30.

Mysten Labs zkAt Zero-Knowledge Authenticator Patent Application

Mysten Labs, Inc. has filed USPTO Patent Application US20260100839A1 for a zero-knowledge authenticator (zkAt) system enabling policy-private authentication and oblivious updates to authentication policies. The system allows users to login to accounts while preserving the privacy of underlying authentication policies using zero-knowledge proof techniques. The application was filed on October 7, 2025, and published on April 9, 2026.

Biometric Verification for Message Sender Privacy Shield

Biometric Verification for Message Sender Privacy Shield

Dynamic UI Authentication Using Cryptographic Techniques

USPTO published patent application US20260099579A1 filed by Philip D. Mooney on November 26, 2025. The application covers systems and methods for dynamic user interfaces for authentication using random placement and cryptographic techniques. The interface generates a plurality of UI elements with random attribute values according to cryptographic parameters.

MACsec Key Update for Network Retimer Devices

USPTO published patent application US20260100830A1 titled 'Automatic In-Band MACsec Key Update for Retimer Device' on April 9, 2026. The application, filed December 12, 2025 (Application No. 19417778), discloses a system for updating MACsec encryption keys in physical layer retimer devices via in-band Ethernet packet transmission, with automatic acknowledgement generation. Inventors: Sundararajan Chidambara, Ramakrishna Reddy Jakka, Sathish Reddy Yenna.

Differential Loop PUF Circuit for Cryptographic Key Generation

The USPTO published patent application US20260100828A1 for a Differential Loop Physically Unclonable Function (PUF) circuit designed for cryptographic key generation. The invention by Sylvain Guilley and Florent Lozac'h includes two parallel loops with delay elements forming free-running oscillators, where applied challenges to each loop generate oscillation counts compared by a subtractor to produce cryptographic keys based on reliability conditions.

Wells Fargo Bank Patent on Blockchain Universal Resolver

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. has filed patent application US20260100855A1 for a blockchain universal resolver system that generates universal unique identifiers for users across multiple blockchain registries. The system receives provider institution identifiers and user identifiers from two separate blockchain registries and determines a universal unique identifier recorded on a third distributed ledger.

Dynamic Smart Contract Security and Verification System Using Capsule Networks, Autoencoders, and GANs

The USPTO published patent application US20260100856A1, filed July 17, 2025, covering a dynamic smart contract security and verification system using capsule networks, autoencoders, and generative adversarial networks (GANs). The system includes an autoencoder for preprocessing smart contract code, a capsule network for analyzing hierarchical code relationships and dependencies, and a GAN for generating routing coefficients to enhance analysis efficiency. The system continuously monitors smart contracts for anomalies during execution on a blockchain platform.

Blockchain Read Receipt System Using Cryptographic Verification

USPTO published patent application US20260100844A1 for a blockchain-based read receipt system. The invention by Liuxuan Pan and Adina Wineman describes a computer-implemented method for requesting cryptographic read receipts for messages using blockchain transactions locked by cryptographic puzzles. The application was filed on September 4, 2023 under Application No. 19115136 and assigned CPC classifications in H04L cryptography categories.

Encrypted Certificates for EV Charging Authentication

USPTO published patent application US20260100852A1 on April 9, 2026 (filed September 19, 2025) covering encrypted certificate systems for electric vehicle charging authentication. The invention describes generating encryption/decryption key pairs and encrypted certificates containing test results for vehicle charging components. A charging component detects a connection, identifies a charging partner request, and transmits encrypted certificates with decryption keys to authenticate the charging session.

Rapidly Verifiable Aggregate Signatures in Cryptographic Systems

USPTO published patent application US20260100848A1 assigned to École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) covering cryptographic methods for aggregating digital signatures. The method involves receiving data packages from signers, verifying payload signatures, bundling correctly signed payloads into batches, generating batch digests with proofs of inclusion, and aggregating batch digest signatures. The filing date is August 28, 2023.

Zero Trust Hash Validation for DePIN Networks

Zero Trust Hash Validation for DePIN Networks

Verifiable Cryptographic Obfuscation Methods Using PUF and LPN Encryption

The USPTO published patent application US20260100853A1 for verifiable cryptographic obfuscation methods using physically unclonable functions (PUF) and Learning Parity with Noise (LPN) encryption. The invention covers systems that verify obfuscation integrity by comparing corrected and corrupted PRG outputs via Hamming distance analysis. Technology companies and patent professionals should review for prior art and licensing implications.

Two-Fold Digital Credential Verification and Signing Methods

USPTO published patent application US20260100851A1 disclosing methods and systems for issuing certificate-type digital credentials and electronically signing documents. The invention requires two-fold verification comprising credential validity checks (proof, expiration, revocation) plus verification that a trusted issuer exists within a parent-child relationship. Both credential types can be organized in a digital identity hierarchy using distributed ledger technology.

Secure Passkey Enrollment Using Digital Wallet Credentials

Secure Passkey Enrollment Via Digital Wallet Credentials

Verifiable Cryptographic Obfuscation Patent Using Physically Unclonable Function

The USPTO published patent application US20260100854A1 for Vipin Singh Sehrawat's verifiable cryptographic obfuscation system using physically unclonable functions (PUFs). The patent covers methods for generating error vectors via PUF circuits to enable LPN encryption verification of PRG outputs using Hamming distance analysis.

Unified Login Biometric Authentication Support Using Secure Enclave Keys

The USPTO published patent application US20260099841A1 disclosing a biometric authentication system using secure enclave-stored private/public key pairs for payment transactions. The invention eliminates long-term token storage by generating cryptographic keys client-side, with the private key secured in a device's secure enclave and the public key sent to the payment provider. The application was filed October 22, 2025, under Application No. 19365985.

Blockchain Escrow Ledger Transaction System for Digital Share Sales

The USPTO published patent application US20260099881A1 for a blockchain-based escrow ledger system enabling digital share transactions in asset exchanges. The system includes a transfer agent, broker-dealer integration, buyer-seller matching, and execution of digital share sales representing asset interests using cryptographic escrow mechanisms.

Dell Patent Resets Credentials via Barcode Timestamps

USPTO published Dell Products L.P.'s patent application US20260099572A1 for a password reset system using barcode-encoded timestamps. The management controller generates computer-readable barcode data containing system attributes and timestamps, which a vendor application service verifies to produce temporary credentials. The management controller independently generates matching temporary passwords for verification.

Secure Data Authorization Using Cryptographic Hash Tokens

USPTO published patent application US20260099619A1 by inventor Bhagyeshkumar Joshi for secure data authorization using cryptographic hash tokens. The invention describes receiving data characterizing database access requests and authorization tokens, then determining access permissions by validating tokens using data attributes. The authorization token generation involves producing hash values for database records and generating bit arrays.

Cryptographically Secure Electromagnetic Markers for Autonomous Vehicle Location and Smart City Transactions

The USPTO published patent application US20260100123A1 by Edmund S. Nabrotzky covering a system of cooperative electromagnetic resonating markers combined with vehicle-mounted transceivers for autonomous vehicle location. The system uses cryptographic key exchange during marker calibration to ensure authorized placement and detect unauthorized removal. The markers enable reliable vehicle positioning in areas of sensor occlusion and support smart city financial transactions including parking, tolling, and delivery services.

Nokia ML Capability Exchange for Radio Resource Management

Nokia Technologies Oy filed US Patent Application US20260100888A1 disclosing methods and apparatuses for machine learning capability exchange and authorization between user equipment and network entities for radio resource management. The invention enables a network entity to enquiry ML capabilities from user equipment using an ML filter, and the user equipment responds with ML model availability information based on the filter. This supports dynamic ML-based RRM in cellular networks.

Cryptographic File System Secures Storage Using Encryption

USPTO published patent application US20260099624A1 for a cryptographic file system that encrypts data files upon write commands. The system classifies directories into two categories, applying additional securing processes to encrypted files stored in first directories while storing files in second directories without extra protection layers. Technology companies developing file systems and data security solutions should monitor this application for potential future licensing opportunities.

MPC Wallet Share Conversion Methods Using LWE-Based Graded Encoding

USPTO published patent application US20260099838A1 for MPC wallet share conversion methods. Inventors Vipin Singh Sehrawat disclose systems using LWE-based graded encoding for multiplicative to additive secret conversions in multi-party computation protocols. The application covers cryptographic operations enabling secure MPC wallet functionality for digital asset management.

Network Node Methods for Canary Release Deployments

The USPTO published patent application US20260099315A1 covering network node methods for canary release deployments in communication networks. The invention enables automated orchestration of feature rollouts across network functions within signaling paths. Inventors include Pablo Martinez de la Cruz, Maria Cruz Bartolome Rodrigo, and Xinyu Zhang.

Blockchain Product Verification Using NFT Rewards and Cryptographic Authentication

USPTO published patent application US20260099837A1 by inventor George Stantchev, covering a blockchain-based method for product verification and customer rewards using NFTs and cryptographic authentication. The system enables receiving unique product codes via decentralized applications, verifying product authenticity, distributing collective NFT pieces to customer wallets upon verification, and enabling cryptocurrency token staking for reward distribution. The application was filed on July 24, 2025.

Unicity Labs OÜ Secure Off-Chain Blockchain Transactions

USPTO published patent application US20260099840A1 assigned to Unicity Labs OÜ, covering a distributed processing system for secure off-chain digital asset transactions using autonomous agents, proof aggregation layers, and consensus mechanisms to prevent double spending without requiring global blockchain consensus.

HSM Firmware Update Signing and Encryption Method

USPTO published patent application US20260099319A1 for a method of securing hardware security module firmware updates using dual-signature authentication. The system signs firmware with a private key before and after symmetric encryption, providing layered protection for HSM devices. Inventors: Peter Chung and Bhargavi Nisarga.

Tokenized Data Streaming for Multi-Modal AI in Vehicles

Tokenized data streaming for multi-modal AI in vehicles

Multi-server login authentication system patent

USPTO published patent application US20260095444A1 for DISH Network Technologies India, disclosing a multi-server login authentication system. The system involves a fixed device, account management system (AMS) server, property management system (PMS) server, and content server communicating user access codes for authentication. Inventors: Laxminarayana Dalimba and Himanshu Jain.

Dual Encrypted Data Streams for Distributed Systems Security

The USPTO published patent application US20260095441A1 filed by inventors Maxim Balin, Eric Jospeh Bruno, and Igor Dubrovsky describing a method for securing data streams in distributed systems using dual encryption. The application (No. 18901133) was filed on 2024-09-30 and covers a data processing system that encrypts sensitive data, then applies a second encryption layer before transmission to a network security system for decryption.

Trusted Prober Validates Digital Certificates in Cloud Containers

The USPTO published patent application US20260095442A1 describing a method for validating digital certificates in cloud-based confidential container environments using a trusted prober. The invention enables verification of confidential containers running application workloads in trusted execution environments by matching decrypted digital certificates. This application names five inventors and was filed on September 30, 2024.

Service Access Method with Authorization Certificates and Routing Nodes

USPTO published patent application US20260095443A1 by inventors Zhihong JIANG et al. covering a service access method using authorization certificates. The solution involves a service authorization server receiving requests from terminal devices, verifying access against locally configured policies, issuing time-limited service authorization certificates, and routing access requests through verification nodes to application servers. Filing date June 30, 2023; Application No. 19112244.

Biometric-based distributed authentication method and apparatus

USPTO published patent application US20260095445A1 for a biometric-based distributed authentication system involving user terminals collaborating with N servers. The 9-inventor method uses verification fragment values and biometric input data to perform user authentication. Application No. 19331957 was filed September 17, 2025.

Device authentication without subscription using external credentials

USPTO published patent application US20260095446A1 disclosing methods and systems for authenticating user equipment (UE) without mobile network subscription using external credentials. The invention involves an authentication proxy that communicates with service provider AAA servers to derive master session keys for secure non-public network access. Inventors: Andreas Kunz, Sheeba Backia Mary Baskaran, Genadi Velev.

Data Flow-Oriented Access Control Patent

The USPTO published patent application US20260095447A1 by inventor Jan HRASTNIK disclosing a system for data flow-oriented access control in service-based architectures. The invention enables services to transmit access contexts to a centralized access control service for validation, which then generates appropriate authorization checks for downstream services. This facilitates consistent authorization enforcement across distributed application stacks.

Cloud Permission Access Control Patent Application

USPTO published Fortinet Inc.'s patent application (US20260095448A1) for cloud-based permission management systems implementing least-privilege access controls. The invention collects permission usage data, analyzes usage levels against predefined parameters, evaluates whether permissions fall outside usage windows, and generates reports for responsible entities. Application No. 18901455 was filed September 30, 2024.

Device attestation system verifies trust in managed networks

USPTO published patent application US20260095449A1 for a device attestation system in managed networks. Inventors include Meni Orenbach, Michael Tahar, Fritz Daniel Alder, Ahmad Atamli, and Dmitri Shiffrin. The application covers approaches for verifying device state and establishing trust in network devices through self-attestation using network messages.

Linguistic authentication patent for access using language affinities

USPTO published patent application US20260095450A1 disclosing a method for authenticating users by identifying language affinities across multiple languages. The system uses linguistic proficiency patterns as an authentication factor when users request access to resources. Inventors include Uri Kartoun, Sophie Batchelder, Hamid Majdabadi, and Jeremy R. Fox.

Thread Network Monitoring System for Accessory Devices and IP Addressing

The USPTO published Patent Application US20260095435A1 for a system enabling electronic devices to monitor accessory devices on a wireless mesh network (such as Thread networks). The system employs a network reachability monitor that periodically scans for accessory devices, stores device data in an address cache, and retrieves IP addresses to facilitate communication between the electronic device and accessory devices.

Electronic Communications Intermediation System Patent

USPTO published patent application US20260095436A1 for an electronic communications intermediation service system. Inventors Charles L. Hunt and Doug A. Edwards disclose systems and methods for receiving, filtering, queuing, and processing electronic messages based on identified configurations and procedures. This is a published patent application, not a granted patent or regulatory requirement.

Automated VPN Session Routing via Connectivity Monitoring

The USPTO published patent application US20260095437A1 for a computerized method of automated VPN session routing. The invention includes modules to actively monitor internal connections to remote resources via periodic polling, detect impaired connectivity, and automatically disable external interfaces on affected VPN appliances to force disconnections and reroute to functioning appliances. Inventors are Syed Muzamil, Palavalli Govindaraju Raghunandan, and Hari Balaji Srinivasan.

Remote Server Access via Tokens and Tunnels

USPTO published Samsung SDS patent application US20260095438A1 for a method of accessing remote servers using token-based authentication and multiple tunnels. The system allows clients to request access to target servers, receive token information from an application server, generate secure tunnels through a bastion server, and establish protected connections to target networks.

Patent for transmitting sensitive data using cryptographic records

USPTO published Patent Application US20260095440A1 for methods of communicating sensitive data using cryptographic records. The application, filed December 5, 2025 by inventors Mehdi Collinge, Omar Laazimani, and Alan Johnson, describes a system where elements of information are combined with time information to generate cryptographic records for secure data transmission. The patent covers filling data fields with time-stamped information and matching cryptographic records to verify data integrity.