Patents by Inventor Anthony Hughes

Anthony Hughes 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).

  • FORWARD PACKET RECOVERY WITH CONSTRAINED NETWORK OVERHEAD
    Publication number: 20210050940
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for forward packet recovery in a communication network with constrained network bandwidth overhead. In exemplary embodiments, a target byte protection ratio is determined. Error correcting frames are dynamically generated by a first processor such that error correcting information can be generated to approximate the target byte protection ratio. The data packets and error correcting information are then transmitted across one or more communication networks to a second processor. The second processor can use the error correcting information to regenerate or replace data packets missing or corrupted in transmission across one or more communication networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventor: David Anthony Hughes
  • DATA TRANSMISSION VIA BONDED TUNNELS OF A VIRTUAL WIDE AREA NETWORK OVERLAY
    Publication number: 20210037427
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for the creation, maintenance and management of virtual overlay networks across multiple communication networks managed by service providers. The simple creation and management of network overlays is accomplished via a network orchestrator manager, allowing for automation of configuration of connected network devices throughout an entire organization's network, regardless of the physical location of each device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Santosh Bheemarajaiah, Damon John Ennis, David Holt Merwin, Rolf Muralt, Pawan Kumar Singh, Theodore Ernest Tedijanto, Lokesh Lingarajan, Edward P. Travalia, Krishna Kumar Sadasivam, Shyh Pei Yen, Abhelaksh Thakur, Catrina A. Torda
  • DETERMINING A TRANSIT APPLIANCE FOR OPTIMIZATION OF DATA TRAFFIC TO A SOFTWARE SERVICE
    Publication number: 20210036943
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for optimization of data transfer to a software service. In exemplary embodiments, a computer-implemented method for determining a transit appliance for data traffic to a software service through one or more interconnected networks comprising a plurality of network appliances, comprises determining performance metrics for each of the plurality of network appliances to at least one IP address associated with the software service, and selecting a transit appliance for data transfer to the IP address, the selected transit appliance based at least in part on the performance metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Damon John Ennis, Theodore Ernest Tedijanto, Hon Tat Ho
  • Multi-level learning for classifying traffic flows from first packet data
    Patent number: 10892978
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for multi-level classification of data traffic flows based on information in a first data packet for a data traffic flow. In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a key can be generated to track data traffic flows by application names and data packet information or properties. Based on these keys, patterns can be discerned to infer data traffic information based on only the information in a first data packet. The determined patterns can be used to predict classifications of future traffic flows with similar key information. In this way, data traffic flows can be classified and steered in a network based on limited information available in a first data packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: David Anthony Hughes
  • Dynamic monitoring and authorization of an optimization device
    Patent number: 10885156
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the monitoring and authorization of an optimization device in a network. In exemplary embodiments, an optimization device transmits an authorization request message to a portal to receive authorization to operate. The portal transmits an authorization response message to the optimization device with capability parameters for operation of the device, including at least one expiration parameter for the authorization. The optimization device sends updated authorization request messages to the portal with its device usage information, such that the portal can dynamically monitor the optimization device and continue to authorize its operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Damon John Ennis
  • Methods and systems for detecting path break conditions while minimizing network overhead
    Patent number: 10887159
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for detection of a path break in a communication network by one network appliance of a plurality of network appliance. A communication path that is transitioning from active to idle state can be quickly determined by evaluating network data traffic within a predetermined time interval after the end of a data transmission. By strategically utilizing health probes at only a set predetermined time interval after a data transmission, a path break condition can be quickly determined without significant use of network bandwidth. Further, the path break condition can be determined unilaterally by one network appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Lokesh Lingarajan
  • DATA TRANSMISSION VIA BONDED TUNNELS OF A VIRTUAL WIDE AREA NETWORK OVERLAY WITH ERROR CORRECTION
    Publication number: 20200413293
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for dynamically selecting network paths for data transmission in a virtual overlay network created and maintained across multiple communication networks managed by service providers. The simple creation and management of network overlays is accomplished via a network orchestrator manager, allowing for automation of configuration of connected network devices throughout an entire organization's network, regardless of the physical location of each device. Further, error correcting information can be transferred across a different network path than a plurality of data packets, in accordance with a designated bonding policy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Santosh Bheemarajaiah, Damon John Ennis, David Holt Merwin, Rolf Muralt, Pawan Kumar Singh, Theodore Ernest Tedijanto, Lokesh Lingarajan, Edward P Travalia, Krishna Kumar Sadasivam, Shyh Pei Yen, Abhelaksh Thakur, Catrina A. Torda
  • MULTI-LEVEL LEARNING FOR CLASSIFYING TRAFFIC FLOWS ON A FIRST PACKET FROM DNS RESPONSE DATA
    Publication number: 20200382430
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for multi-level classification of data traffic flows based on information in a first packet for a data traffic flow. In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a key can be generated from intercepted DNS data to track data traffic flows by application names and destination IP addresses. Based on these keys, patterns can be discerned to infer data traffic information based on only the information in a first packet, such as destination IP address. The determined patterns can be used to predict classifications of future traffic flows with similar key information. In this way, data traffic flows can be classified and steered in a network based on limited information available in a first packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: David Anthony Hughes
  • Forward packet recovery with constrained network overhead
    Patent number: 10848268
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for forward packet recovery in a communication network with constrained network bandwidth overhead. In exemplary embodiments, a target byte protection ratio is determined. Error correcting frames are dynamically generated by a first processor such that error correcting information can be generated to approximate the target byte protection ratio. The data packets and error correcting information are then transmitted across one or more communication networks to a second processor. The second processor can use the error correcting information to regenerate or replace data packets missing or corrupted in transmission across one or more communication networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: David Anthony Hughes
  • DYNAMIC MONITORING AND VISUALIZATION FOR NETWORK HEALTH CHARACTERISTICS OF NETWORK DEVICE PAIRS
    Publication number: 20200358687
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the dynamic monitoring of network health characteristics via a visualization platform. The platform receives collected information regarding network health characteristics and applies a rule set defining at least one threshold to classify each of the network health characteristics for each network component over a time period. The classifications can be represented visually on a graphical user interface to a network administrator, allowing the administrator to quickly discern which aspects of the network are operating properly and which aspects are not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Santosh Bheemarajaiah, Damon John Ennis, David Holt Merwin, Rolf Muralt, Onur Ozduygu, Kevin James Roselle, Pawan Kumar Singh
  • Determining a transit appliance for data traffic to a software service
    Patent number: 10812361
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for optimization of data transfer to a software service. In exemplary embodiments, a computer-implemented method for determining a transit appliance for data traffic to a software service through one or more interconnected networks comprising a plurality of network appliances, comprises determining performance metrics for each of the plurality of network appliances to at least one IP address associated with the software service, and selecting a transit appliance for data transfer to the IP address, the selected transit appliance based at least in part on the performance metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Damon John Ennis, Theodore Ernest Tedijanto, Hon Tat Ho
  • Data transmission via a virtual wide area network overlay
    Patent number: 10805840
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for the creation, maintenance and management of virtual overlay networks across multiple communication networks managed by service providers. The simple creation and management of network overlays is accomplished via a network orchestrator manager, allowing for automation of configuration of connected network devices throughout an entire organization's network, regardless of the physical location of each device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Santosh Bheemarajaiah, Damon John Ennis, David Holt Merwin, Rolf Muralt, Pawan Kumar Singh, Theodore Ernest Tedijanto, Lokesh Lingarajan, Edward P Travalia, Krishna Kumar Sadasivam, Shyh Pei Yen, Abhelaksh Thakur, Catrina A. Torda
  • Electrically latching rocker arm assembly having built-in OBD functionality
    Patent number: 10781726
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a cam-actuated rocker arm assembly with a solenoid-actuated latch that provides for cylinder deactivation or variable valve actuation. The solenoid has an inductance that varies significantly in relation to the position of a latch pin as it translates between latching and non-latching configurations. A sensor is positioned to monitor a current or a voltage in a circuit that includes the solenoid. Diagnostic information relating to the operation of the rocker arm assembly is determined by comparing data collected from the sensor over a first period to data collected from the sensor over a second period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: James Edward McCarthy, Jr., Mark Allan Juds, Douglas Anthony Hughes, Nicholas Peter Gillette, Matthew Richard Busdiecker
  • Dynamic monitoring and visualization for network health characteristics
    Patent number: 10771370
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the dynamic monitoring of network health characteristics via a visualization platform. The platform receives collected information regarding network health characteristics and applies a rule set defining at least one threshold to classify each of the network health characteristics for each network component over a time period. The classifications can be represented visually on a graphical user interface to a network administrator, allowing the administrator to quickly discern which aspects of the network are operating properly and which aspects are not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Santosh Bheemarajaiah, Damon John Ennis, David Holt Merwin, Rolf Muralt, Onur Ozduygu, Kevin James Roselle, Pawan Kumar Singh
  • Multi-level learning for classifying traffic flows on a first packet from DNS data
    Patent number: 10771394
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for multi-level classification of data traffic flows based on information in a first packet for a data traffic flow. In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a key can be generated from intercepted DNS data to track data traffic flows by application names and source and destination IP addresses. Based on these keys, patterns can be discerned to infer data traffic information based on only the information in a first packet, such as source and destination IP address. The determined patterns can be used to predict classifications of future traffic flows with similar key information. In this way, data traffic flows can be classified and steered in a network based on limited information available in a first packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: David Anthony Hughes
  • DYNAMIC MONITORING AND AUTHORIZATION OF AN OPTIMIZATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200279029
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the monitoring and authorization of an optimization device in a network. In exemplary embodiments, an optimization device transmits an authorization request message to a portal to receive authorization to operate. The portal transmits an authorization response message to the optimization device with capability parameters for operation of the device, including at least one expiration parameter for the authorization. The optimization device sends updated authorization request messages to the portal with its device usage information, such that the portal can dynamically monitor the optimization device and continue to authorize its operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Damon John Ennis
  • Dynamic monitoring and authorization of an optimization device
    Patent number: 10719588
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the monitoring and authorization of an optimization device in a network. In exemplary embodiments, an optimization device transmits an authorization request message to a portal to receive authorization to operate. The portal transmits an authorization response message to the optimization device with capability parameters for operation of the device, including at least one expiration parameter for the authorization. The optimization device sends updated authorization request messages to the portal with its device usage information, such that the portal can dynamically monitor the optimization device and continue to authorize its operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Damon John Ennis
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING PATH BREAK CONDITIONS WHILE MINIMIZING NETWORK OVERHEAD
    Publication number: 20200213185
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for detection of a path break in a communication network by one network appliance of a plurality of network appliance. A communication path that is transitioning from active to idle state can be quickly determined by evaluating network data traffic within a predetermined time interval after the end of a data transmission. By strategically utilizing health probes at only a set predetermined time interval after a data transmission, a path break condition can be quickly determined without significant use of network bandwidth. Further, the path break condition can be determined unilaterally by one network appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Lokesh Lingarajan
  • Control based on magnetic circuit feedback
    Patent number: 10662825
    Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine of a type that has a combustion chamber, a moveable valve having a seat formed in the combustion chamber, a camshaft on which a cam is mounted, and a rocker arm assembly having a rocker arm and a cam follower configured to engage the cam as the camshaft rotates. The method includes obtaining rocker arm position data, using the rocker arm position data to obtain camshaft position information, and using the camshaft position information in an engine management operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Douglas Anthony Hughes, Matthew Richard Busdiecker, Dale Arden Stretch
  • OBD based on magnetic circuit feedback
    Patent number: 10662826
    Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine that includes a valvetrain having a rocker arm assembly including a rocker arm on which a latch pin is mounted. An actuator for the latch pin, including an electromagnet, is mounted separately from the rocker arm. Rocker arm position information is obtained by gathering and analyzing data relating to a current or voltage in an electrical circuit that is operative to power the electromagnet. The rocker arm position information is used to perform a diagnostic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Douglas Anthony Hughes, Matthew Richard Busdiecker, Dale Arden Stretch