Patents by Inventor Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf

Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11838361
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for reducing distributed storage operation latency using segment routing. In some examples, a method can involve receiving, from a client, a message identifying an intent to store or retrieve data on a distributed storage environment, and sending to the client a segment routing (SR) list identifying storage node candidates for storing or retrieving the data. The method can involve steering a data request from the client through a path defined by the SR list based on a segment routing header (SRH) associated with the request, the SRH being configured to steer the request through the path until a storage node from the storage node candidates accepts the request. The method can further involve sending, to the client device, a response indicating that the storage node has accepted the request and storing or retrieving the data at the storage node that accepted the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, Guillaume Ruty, Mohammed Hawari, Aloÿs Christophe Augustin, Yoann Desmouceaux
  • Patent number: 11811872
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for reducing distributed storage operation latency using segment routing. In some examples, a method can involve receiving, from a client, a message identifying an intent to store or retrieve data on a distributed storage environment, and sending to the client a segment routing (SR) list identifying storage node candidates for storing or retrieving the data. The method can involve steering a data request from the client through a path defined by the SR list based on a segment routing header (SRH) associated with the request, the SRH being configured to steer the request through the path until a storage node from the storage node candidates accepts the request. The method can further involve sending, to the client device, a response indicating that the storage node has accepted the request and storing or retrieving the data at the storage node that accepted the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, Guillaume Ruty, Mohammed Hawari, Aloÿs Christophe Augustin, Yoann Desmouceaux
  • Publication number: 20220103631
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for reducing distributed storage operation latency using segment routing. In some examples, a method can involve receiving, from a client, a message identifying an intent to store or retrieve data on a distributed storage environment, and sending to the client a segment routing (SR) list identifying storage node candidates for storing or retrieving the data. The method can involve steering a data request from the client through a path defined by the SR list based on a segment routing header (SRH) associated with the request, the SRH being configured to steer the request through the path until a storage node from the storage node candidates accepts the request. The method can further involve sending, to the client device, a response indicating that the storage node has accepted the request and storing or retrieving the data at the storage node that accepted the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, Guillaume Ruty, Mohammed Hawari, Aloÿs Christophe Augustin, Yoann Desmouceaux
  • Patent number: 11277371
    Abstract: A method of routing a packet in a network is described. The network includes a plurality of nodes implementing Information Centric Networking (ICN) routing or content centric networking and routing. The method includes receiving the packet at a node implementing ICN routing, the packet comprising an Internet Protocol (IP) header and a packet payload, wherein the packet comprises a request packet for requesting content from the network. The method further includes extracting from the packet payload a content identifier for the requested content and forwarding the packet to a next hop node in the network based on the content identifier extracted from the packet payload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, David Delano Ward, William Mark Townsley
  • Patent number: 11218454
    Abstract: A message is received which indicates a request for a client-specific service address for service or content provided by a service provider. In response to the request, a client-specific service address may be generated and sent to the client. The address may be used as a destination address in one or more subsequent client requests for service or content. A first portion of the address comprises an IPv6 service prefix assigned to a service network of the service provider. A second portion of the address comprises semantic information having a first portion of encrypted private information and a second portion of unencrypted service information. The encrypted private information may be generated by encrypting private information based on a cryptographic key, where the cryptographic key is derived based on a secret key associated with the service provider and an IP client prefix assigned to the client.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Vyncke, Guillaume Ruty, Pierre Pfister, Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf
  • Patent number: 11153263
    Abstract: A method of delivering content in one or more packets over a network is described. A content request packet comprising a request for content based on a first IPv6 address is received, the first IPv6 address identifying the content. The first IPv6 address is mapped to a second IPv6 address, the second IPv6 address being associated with the content at a physical location. The content requested in the content request packet is then received from the physical location associated with the second IPv6 address for delivery to a user. A further method includes routing a packet for requesting the content from a client to a content server storing an instant of the content, based on an IPv6 address of content being requested by the client. A communication session is then set up between the client and the content server; and the requested content is transmitted from the content server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, William Mark Townsley, Guillaume Michel Ruty, Yoann Desmouceaux
  • Patent number: 11134052
    Abstract: A method of enabling access to content in a network implementing Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is described, the method including accessing a content addressing file including entries each comprising a content portion location associated with the content portion. The content portion location associated with the content portion is extracted for an entry and, based on the content portion location, a section of an IPv6 address for the content portion is formed. Methods of addressing content for storage and retrieving content are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, William Mark Townsley
  • Patent number: 11095602
    Abstract: A method of streaming media content over a network from a media cache node is described. The method includes receiving a request for a media content item from a client device, the request comprising an address identifying a media content item to be streamed. In response to the request, a streaming engine process is allocated to the media content item for fulfilling the request. Based on the address identifying the media content item, a location comprising a media cache node able to provide the media content item is determined and the media content item is streamed to the client device using the streaming engine process allocated to the media content item. Further methods of streaming a media content item and providing access to media content are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, William Mark Townsley
  • Publication number: 20210185124
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for reducing distributed storage operation latency using segment routing. In some examples, a method can involve receiving, from a client, a message identifying an intent to store or retrieve data on a distributed storage environment, and sending to the client a segment routing (SR) list identifying storage node candidates for storing or retrieving the data. The method can involve steering a data request from the client through a path defined by the SR list based on a segment routing header (SRH) associated with the request, the SRH being configured to steer the request through the path until a storage node from the storage node candidates accepts the request. The method can further involve sending, to the client device, a response indicating that the storage node has accepted the request and storing or retrieving the data at the storage node that accepted the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, Guillaume Ruty, Mohammed Hawari, Aloÿs Christophe Augustin, Yoann Desmouceaux
  • Patent number: 11029891
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for storing data in a distributed storage system. A server stores an object according to a first storage policy in the distributed storage system that includes a plurality of storage nodes. Storing the object according to the first storage policy results in a first storage overhead for the object. The server receives a triggering event associated with the object, and the triggering event changes an attribute of the object. In response to the triggering event, the server identifies a second storage policy for the object. Storing the object according to the second storage policy results in a second storage overhead for the object different from the first storage overhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, Guillaume Ruty, Mohammed Joseph Hawari, Aloys Augustin
  • Patent number: 10999241
    Abstract: Retrieving content in an Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) network may be provided. A lookup request associated with content may be received from a network node at a server having a mapping database. A response having an ordered list of more than one IPv6 addresses may be generated. The ordered list of the more than on IPv6 addresses may include IPV6 prefixes. Each of the more than one IPv6 addresses may include a first portion having a content identifier and a second portion having an indication of a location of the content. The response may be transmitted to the network node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: David Delano Ward, William Mark Townsley, Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf
  • Patent number: 10942975
    Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein provide a search engine that receives a search request from a sensor gateway, and provides search results in return. In various implementations, the search request includes a first set of measurements captured by a first sensor, a first measurement from the first set of measurements is outside a defined range. In various implementations, the search engine determines a first feature vector based on the first set of measurements, and identifies a second feature vector that indicates a second set of measurements within a degree of similarity to the first set of measurements. In some implementations, the second set of measurements are captured by a second sensor. In various implementations, the search engine determines a search result based on the second feature vector, and transmits the search result. In some implementations, the search result indicates one or more instructions executable by the first sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph T. Friel, Hugo Mike Latapie, Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, Enzo Fenoglio, Pete Rai
  • Patent number: 10904342
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for enabling container networking are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request from a first network container on a source server to establish a data session with a second network container on a destination server; determining a destination switch of the destination server based on the request; identifying a communication tunnel between the source server and the destination server; generating a data stream to be embedded in the pre-established communication tunnel, wherein a communication protocol associated with the request is different from a communication protocol used by the data stream; receiving a data packet to be sent to the destination container; mapping the data packet to the data stream; and sending the data packet to the destination server via the data stream over the communication tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jerome Tollet, Giles Douglas Yorke Heron, Keith Burns, Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf
  • Patent number: 10904365
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosed technology provide virtualized solutions for processing media frames. A process of the disclosed technology can include steps for receiving unprocessed media packets, de-packetizing the unprocessed media packets to produce unprocessed media frames, and sending the unprocessed media frames to a virtual media application. In some aspects, the process may further include steps for processing the unprocessed media frames, using the virtual media application, to produce processed media frames. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, Clarence Filsfils, Francois Clad
  • Patent number: 10904335
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for reducing distributed storage operation latency using segment routing. In some examples, a method can involve receiving, from a client, a message identifying an intent to store or retrieve data on a distributed storage environment, and sending to the client a segment routing (SR) list identifying storage node candidates for storing or retrieving the data. The method can involve steering a data request from the client through a path defined by the SR list based on a segment routing header (SRH) associated with the request, the SRH being configured to steer the request through the path until a storage node from the storage node candidates accepts the request. The method can further involve sending, to the client device, a response indicating that the storage node has accepted the request and storing or retrieving the data at the storage node that accepted the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, Guillaume Ruty, Mohammed Hawari, Aloÿs Christophe Augustin, Yoann Desmouceaux
  • Patent number: 10848539
    Abstract: Techniques for communicating packets in a computer network are provided. At a network device, a first stream of packets is obtained from a packet processing node. A second stream of packets is obtained from a packet generating node. A counter is maintained that counts a number of the packets received from the second stream. An internal clock signal of the network device is obtained. A control signal is generated for pacing the first stream of packets based on the counter and the internal clock signal. The first stream of packets is provided to a packet consuming node based on the control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Mohammed Joseph Hawari, Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, Pierre Pfister
  • Patent number: 10757067
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering requested content over a network is described. The method includes receiving, by a first network node, a request from a second network node for the requested content, the request comprising an IPv6 address associated with the requested content. A longest prefix match is then performed between the IPv6 address associated with the requested content and IPv6 addresses associated with content available at the first network node. In the event that the longest prefix match does not result in an exact match between the IPv6 address associated with the requested content and any of the IPv6 addresses associated with content available at the first network node, the request is routed towards a content variant suitable for transcoding to the requested content, the content variant being stored at the first network node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, William Mark Townsley
  • Publication number: 20200252377
    Abstract: A message is received which indicates a request for a client-specific service address for service or content provided by a service provider. In response to the request, a client-specific service address may be generated and sent to the client. The address may be used as a destination address in one or more subsequent client requests for service or content. A first portion of the address comprises an IPv6 service prefix assigned to a service network of the service provider. A second portion of the address comprises semantic information having a first portion of encrypted private information and a second portion of unencrypted service information. The encrypted private information may be generated by encrypting private information based on a cryptographic key, where the cryptographic key is derived based on a secret key associated with the service provider and an IP client prefix assigned to the client.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Eric Vyncke, Guillaume Ruty, Pierre Pfister, Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf
  • Publication number: 20200153786
    Abstract: A method of retrieving content in an Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) network is described, including receiving from a network node a lookup request associated with content at a server comprising a mapping database. A response is generated including an IPv6 address, the IPv6 address comprising a content identifier and an indication of a location of the content. The response is transmitted to the network node. A method including receiving at a mapping database a lookup request associated with content and returning a text record comprising an ordered list of addresses for use in segment routing to the content is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: David Delano Ward, William Mark Townsley, Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf
  • Publication number: 20200142634
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for storing data in a distributed storage system. A server stores an object according to a first storage policy in the distributed storage system that includes a plurality of storage nodes. Storing the object according to the first storage policy results in a first storage overhead for the object. The server receives a triggering event associated with the object, and the triggering event changes an attribute of the object. In response to the triggering event, the server identifies a second storage policy for the object. Storing the object according to the second storage policy results in a second storage overhead for the object different from the first storage overhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Andre Jean-Marie Surcouf, Guillaume Ruty, Mohammed Joseph Hawari, Aloys Augustin