USPTO Patent Applications - Networking (H04L)

PAKE Protocol Secure Registration Device Provisioning

USPTO published patent application US20260095317A1 by inventors Ryuji Ishiguro, Arun Yadav, and Sterling Pratz covering a PAKE (Password-Authenticated Key Exchange) protocol system for secure user registration and device provisioning in transaction systems. The application describes generating a session key for encrypted server communications and a client key for sharing information among devices. No regulatory compliance deadlines or penalties apply to this patent publication.

Secret key consensus for encrypted blueprint management

The USPTO published patent application US20260095314A1, filed September 30, 2024 by inventors Maxim Balin and Shree Rathinasamy. The application discloses methods and systems for managing deployment operations by securing blueprints using secret key consensus among stakeholder devices, where edge management systems coordinate secret key shares to decrypt and deploy blueprints to data processing systems.

Security Evaluation Method for Electronic Devices with Decryption and Signing

VIVO Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. filed US Patent Application US20260095321A1 for a security evaluation method enabling electronic devices to assess REE security status, decrypt ciphertext using root keys, and sign evaluation results using private keys. The application covers methods for secure information transmission between electronic devices and application servers.

Proactive latency detection messaging queues

USPTO published patent application US20260095429A1 for Bank of America Corporation, covering a system and method for performing proactive latency detection in messaging service queues. The invention monitors messaging queues in real-time, compares queue attributes to predefined thresholds, and transmits notifications when latency exceeds acceptable levels. Filing date was September 30, 2024.

Network Message Routing with Congestion Management

USPTO published patent application US20260095430A1 for H3C Technologies covering network message routing with congestion management. The invention describes methods for domain egress routers to monitor link quality information and dynamically switch message transmission between domain interfaces when congestion is detected. The patent application (No. 18871312) was filed on September 30, 2024, and published on April 2, 2026.

Private Key Share Rotation with Distributed Key Generation for MPC

USPTO published patent application US20260095315A1 covering systems and methods for private key share rotation with distributed key generation for multi-party computation (MPC). The application, filed by inventors from Fireblocks Inc., describes cryptographic systems that generate partial signatures across multiple devices using private key shares, aggregate signatures when a minimum threshold is met, and facilitate transaction processing on distributed ledgers. CPC classifications include H04L 9/0866, H04L 9/085, and H04L 9/3297.

Satellite QRNG cryptographic key generation patent

The USPTO published patent application US20260095316A1 describing systems and techniques for secure communications using satellite-provided quantum random number values for cryptographic key generation. The invention enables generating cryptographic keys by receiving random values from quantum random number generators (QRNGs) via satellite communications and using specific key generation parameters to coordinate these values as seeds to cryptographic functions. Seven inventors are listed including Peter Bordow and Jeff Stapleton.

Secure element hardware wallet seed phrase entry system

USPTO published Patent Application US20260095319A1 by Thirdwayv, Inc., covering a hardware-based cryptocurrency wallet with a secure element for private key storage and an integrated display screen for entering recovery seed phrases. The invention features a novel data entry mechanism that processes seed phrase input directly through the secure element processor without requiring a separate processor, enhancing security while reducing form factor.

Satellite cryptographic protocol for secure aerospace communication using blockchain

USPTO published patent application US20260095320A1 for a cryptographic protocol enabling secure aerospace communication between satellites and ground stations using blockchain-based access control and conflict-free replicated datasets. The application was filed September 20, 2024 under Application No. 18891818. The invention relates to reordering out-of-order satellite commands using causal trees and verifying access authority through blockchain blocks.

Multi-party computation cryptographic verification for authentication

USPTO published patent application US20260094156A1 for systems and methods using multi-party computation (MPC) for cryptographic verification and authentication. The invention involves generating partial signatures on multiple devices using distributed private key shares, aggregating signatures upon meeting a minimum threshold, and facilitating transaction processing on distributed ledgers.

Transaction Based Authentication with Item-Level Data

USPTO published patent application US20260094158A1 disclosing a system for authenticating users via transaction-based questions generated from item-level purchase data. The invention analyzes specific items purchased and their prices to generate questions that legitimate account holders can answer but malicious actors cannot easily guess. Inventors include Daniel Miller, Joshua Edwards, and others.

Federated Fraud Detection with Homomorphic Encryption

The USPTO published Patent Application US20260094206A1 for an apparatus and method enabling federated fraud detection across multiple entities using privacy-preserving techniques including homomorphic encryption and federated learning. The system ingests signals from financial, transactional, or compliance data exchanges, normalizes and enriches the data, and computes risk scores using statistical or neural network models to generate alerts and route operations. Inventors are Sebastian Pascal and Marie France Pascal.

DOCSIS Profile Optimization for Cable Networking

USPTO published patent application US20260095343A1 for DOCSIS profile optimization in cable networking systems. The application, filed December 8, 2025, discloses methods for managing and optimizing profiles assigned to user devices over network communication channels using memorization matrices. Inventors are Karthik Sundaresan, Gregory C. White, and Jingjie Zhu.

Quantum Echo Encryption and Retrospective Decryption Mitigation

USPTO published patent application US20260093811A1 for quantum echo encryption methods using quantum-entangled particles. The system generates disturbance echoes when unauthorized parties attempt to access quantum-encrypted data, rendering the data unintelligible. The application (18891040) was filed September 20, 2024.

Centralized Vulnerability Security Scanning and Distributed Detection

Oracle International Corporation filed patent application US20260093820A1 with USPTO for a centralized vulnerability security scanning and distributed detection system. The invention enables receiving image scan results from cloud environments and comparing them against container identity data to identify vulnerable software running in deployed containers, generating GUI alerts for security teams.

Data Security Access Control Permissions System

The USPTO published patent application US20260093834A1 for systems and methods of enforcing data security access control permissions. The invention covers obtaining data object requests from clients, determining client access levels and data permissions, and conditionally transmitting data based on access-permission matching. Inventors: Peter Wilczynski and Stephen Freiberg.

Protection Architecture Using Proof of Integrity on Distributed Ledgers

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. received a published patent application (US20260093799A1) from the USPTO for a system and method restricting digital asset exchanges using a proof of integrity model on distributed ledgers. The system validates exchange requests against a protection model, authorizes transactions via consensus, and generates new blockchain blocks with appended protection parameters. Inventors: Govinda Rajulu Nelluri, Vinay K. Pandey, Shashank Raju Birudharaju.

Cryptographic ownership vouchers for endpoint device onboarding

USPTO published patent application US20260093788A1 on April 2, 2026, disclosing cryptographic methods for managing endpoint device ownership through voucher-based delegation. The invention enables self-to-self ownership transfer where current owners can delegate authority to themselves while maintaining cryptographic verification security.

Patent Application: Diffusion-Based Network Traffic Generation

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing a method for generating network traffic data using diffusion models. The application, filed by inventors including Nick Feamster, describes a process that transforms image-based representations of network traffic into a format compliant with protocol rules.

Patent Application: Wireless Communication Model Parameter Determination

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260089069A1) detailing methods for determining parameters for multiple models in wireless communication systems. The application, filed on September 28, 2023, describes apparatuses, methods, and systems for this purpose, with inventors listed as Vahid Pourahmadi, Ahmed Hindy, Venkata Srinivas Kothapalli, and Vijay Nangia.

IoT Data Inconsistency Prediction Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260089068A1) from TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL) for a method to predict Internet of Things (IoT) data inconsistency. The application details a machine learning model trained to identify and flag inconsistent IoT data, along with rules for handling such data.

Wireless Network Operation Predictions Using Performance Data

The USPTO has published a new patent application detailing a method for predicting wireless network performance degradation. The application describes using cell performance data to forecast key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify potential issues with uplink throughput.

AT&T Patent Application: Ray Tracing for Communication Networks

The USPTO has published a patent application from AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. detailing methods for simulating diffraction using ray tracing to model operations in communication networks. The application, filed on September 25, 2024, aims to improve network performance analysis.

Patent Application: Identifying Slow Nodes in Distributed Applications

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260089065A1) detailing a method and system for identifying slow nodes in distributed applications. The application describes monitoring traffic and analyzing idle periods to identify performance issues.

AI Dynamic Slice Modification Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260089063A1) detailing methods for artificial intelligence assisted dynamic modification of network slices. The application was filed on September 26, 2024, by inventors Sharath Somashekar, Diego Andres Estrella Chavez, and Tejaswini S. Patil.

Patent for Dynamic Slice Modification in Wireless Communication

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260089062A1) detailing methods for dynamic modification of network slice configurations in wireless communication. The application, filed by inventors Sharath Somashekar, Diego Estrella Chavez, and Tejaswini S. Patil, describes a system where a slice orchestrator receives feedback from user devices to adjust network slice performance.

Patent Application for Extending and Bridging Networks

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260089061A1) detailing a system and method for extending and bridging networks using high-capability devices. The application, filed on November 26, 2025, describes a controller that interprets gas monitoring data from various endpoints to determine and report monitoring descriptions.

Patent Application for Network Performance Detection and Mitigation

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260089057A1) detailing a method for detecting and mitigating network performance degradation. The application describes a system that collects and analyzes telemetry data to reconfigure network elements and reduce traffic flow through affected components.

AT&T Patent for Network Troubleshooting Using Unsupervised Learning

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.

Machine Learning for Digital Notification Interaction Metrics

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing systems and methods for using machine learning to predict user interaction metrics for digital notifications. The application, filed on October 1, 2024, aims to optimize the distribution of these notifications across computer networks.

Patent Application for Wireless Communication Modulation Symbols

The USPTO has published a new patent application detailing advancements in wireless communication modulation symbols. The application, filed by inventors Wei YANG, Pinar SEN, and Mahmoud TAHERZADEH BOROUJENI, describes methods for modulating bits into modulation symbols for transmission in wireless networks.

Patent Application: Error Correction for Chip-to-Chip Interfaces

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260088927A1) detailing system-level techniques for error correction in chip-to-chip interfaces within chiplet systems. The application describes methods for detecting errors, requesting retransmissions, and managing retransmission modes to ensure data integrity.

Patent for Multicast Session Error Correction Using NACK/FEC

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260088926A1, detailing techniques for correcting errors in multicast sessions using NACK/FEC settings. The application was filed by ARRIS ENTERPRISES LLC and lists Kanakendiran Ramachandiran and Varma L. Chanderraju as inventors.

Antenna Switching Method Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260088887A1) detailing an antenna switching method for communication devices. The application, filed on December 3, 2025, describes a system that supports terminals with more than four receiving antennas by configuring SRS resource set groups.

Patent Application for Uplink Transmission Devices and Methods

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260088886A1) detailing devices, methods, and apparatuses for uplink transmission using a long cyclic prefix (CP). The application was filed on August 11, 2023, and is scheduled for publication on March 26, 2026.

Huawei Patent on Communication Method Simplifies Beam Management

The USPTO has published a patent application from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. for a communication method and apparatus designed to simplify beam management in sidelink communications. The invention aims to improve terminal apparatus reliability, reduce resource overhead, and enhance resource utilization in communication systems.

CSI Framework in Full Duplex System Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260088875A1) detailing a channel state information (CSI) framework for full duplex systems. The application, filed by inventors Yuantao ZHANG et al., describes methods for deriving channel measurements in such systems. This is a routine publication of a patent application and does not impose new regulatory obligations.

Patent Application: CSI Reporting in Multi-Cell Scheduling

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260088872A1) detailing a method for wireless terminals in New Radio (NR) systems to generate and transmit Channel State Information (CSI) reports. The application describes a process involving receiving configuration and trigger information via a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) and transmitting the CSI report on a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH).

Xiaomi Patent Application for CSI Reporting with AI/ML

The USPTO has published a patent application from Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd. for a method and apparatus related to CSI reporting using AI/ML models. The application, filed on August 12, 2022, describes a terminal device determining quantization parameters for an AI/ML model used to encode CSI.

Patent Application: Downlink Control Channel Communication for Wireless Networks

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260088869A1, detailing a two-stage physical downlink control channel communication method for triggering time-domain channel state information in wireless networks. The application was filed on November 4, 2022.

Patent for data processing in 5G/6G systems

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260088867A1) for a data processing method and apparatus applicable to 5G/6G communication systems. The invention aims to improve system reliability and spectral efficiency through enhanced codebook processing, potentially benefiting extended reality (XR) services.

Patent Application for Precoder Generation Using Channel Estimates

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260088865A1) filed by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) for a method and apparatus for precoder generation using channel estimates. The application details a process for estimating slot-based channel temporal auto-correlation and selecting a precoder based on these estimates.

Patent Application: Minimizing Retries in Coherent Fabric

The USPTO has published patent application US20260089126A1, detailing a technology for minimizing retries in a coherent fabric network. The application describes a method for managing transaction requests when a destination node's request queue is full.

Patent for Data Transmission System and Method

The USPTO has published a new patent application for a data transmission system, method, medium, device, and chip assigned to Beijing Horizon Information Technology Co., Ltd. The application details a processor configured to manage transmission control information between interconnected processing elements acting as source and destination devices.

FPGA Data Transfer Over Packet-Based Network-on-Chip

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260089124A1, detailing a method for FPGA data transfer over a packet-based network-on-chip. The application, filed on September 25, 2024, describes techniques for efficient data transmission within integrated circuit devices.

Patent Application: Automatic Speculation Configuration Management

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260089123A1) for 'Automatic Speculation Configuration Management'. The application describes a system for an intermediary server to manage prefetching of resources based on client requests and speculation configurations.

USPTO Patent Application on Resource Distribution Throttling

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260089122A1) detailing systems and methods for managing resource distribution across independent systems. The application, filed on September 25, 2024, describes techniques for throttling resource distribution based on the number of distributions made to various groups.

Patent Application for Optimizing Application Resource Usage

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing methods for optimizing application resource usage in network traffic management systems. The application, filed by Vinod Pisharody, describes a system that monitors resource allocation for application functions and adjusts them upon application restart based on historical data.

UE Spatial Relation Activation and Indication Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260088963A1) detailing methods and apparatuses for user equipment (UE)-initiated spatial relation activation and indication. The application describes a UE receiving TCI state information, activation times, and then transmitting a channel to signal these activation times.

VIVO patent: CSI transmission method and apparatus

The USPTO has published a new patent application from VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD. for a Channel State Information (CSI) transmission method and apparatus. The application details a method for sending CSI reports where the mapping order of CSI data is determined by specific network configurations or reported content.