Patents by Inventor Brendan Fee
Brendan Fee 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).
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Publication number: 20260093508Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product aspects, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for generating a dashboard using a natural language command from a user device. An example embodiment operates by retrieving, from a knowledge database, dashboard information associated with an outcome in which the dashboard information includes a previous dashboard associated with the outcome. The embodiment then obtains, from a user context database, user information associated with the user device in which the user information includes a previous user preference of generating the previous dashboard. The embodiment then determines one or more available tools for generating a set of widgets associated with the dashboard. The embodiment then generates the set of widgets associated with the dashboard using the one or more available tools, a large language model (LLM), and a prompt. The embodiment then generates the dashboard using the set of widgets.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2024Publication date: April 2, 2026Applicant: Extreme Networks, Inc.Inventors: Maria Carolina BESSEGA, Markus NISPEL, Rosalia Stephany BRASSESCO, Sima SOLTANI, Jaime Rafael CAMACARO, Brendan FEE
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Publication number: 20260095488Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product aspects, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for executing a task using an optimal architecture. An example embodiment operates by determining a complexity level of the task is high based on identifying a requirement of a collaboration between a plurality of decentralized agents when executing the task. The embodiment then determines a distributable level of the task is low based on identifying a requirement of a central agent for task allocation when executing the task. The embodiment then, in response to determining the complexity level of the task being high and the distributable level of the task being low, selects a hybrid architecture as the optimal architecture associated with the task. The embodiment then assigns the task to an agent associated with the hybrid architecture. The embodiment then executes the task using the hybrid architecture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2024Publication date: April 2, 2026Applicant: Extreme Networks, Inc.Inventors: Maria Carolina BESSEGA, Markus NISPEL, Rosalia Stephany BRASSESCO, Sima SOLTANI, Jaime Rafael CAMACARO, Brendan FEE
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Publication number: 20260093727Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product aspects, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for generating a response to a user question. An example embodiment operates by querying a large language model (LLM) using a prompt associated with the user question and one or more available tools in a tool service. The embodiment then retrieves an endpoint from the tool service in which the endpoint is a digital location associated with a tool selected by the LLM. The embodiment then requests a database associated with the user question based on the endpoint meeting an endpoint requirement. The embodiment then executes a query at the database, thereby obtains data including the response to the user question. The embodiment then identifies an output format associated with the response. The embodiment then generates the response to the user question based on formatting the data using the output format.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2024Publication date: April 2, 2026Applicant: Extreme Networks, Inc.Inventors: Maria Carolina BESSEGA, Markus NISPEL, Rosalia Stephany BRASSESCO, Sima SOLTANI, Jaime Rafael CAMACARO, Brendan FEE
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Publication number: 20260095489Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product aspects, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for generating a workflow plan for completing a process. An example embodiment operates by receiving a user request from a user device in which the user request includes a natural language description of the workflow plan. The embodiment then retrieves, from a knowledge database, workflow information associated with a step of the workflow plan. The embodiment then generates a plurality of steps associated with the workflow plan. The embodiment then retrieves plan information from a storage database in which the plan information includes a sample workflow plan generated from a sample user request and the workflow information in which the workflow information is further associated with a step of the sample workflow plan. The embodiment then generates the workflow plan using a large language model (LLM) and a prompt.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2024Publication date: April 2, 2026Applicant: Extreme Networks, Inc.Inventors: Maria Carolina Bessega, Markus Nispel, Rosalia Stephany Brassesco, Sima Soltani, Jaime Rafael Camacaro, Brendan Fee
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Patent number: 8462794Abstract: Connection-oriented services for packet switched data communications networks are provided, including distributed MAC and protocol alias addresses discovery. Link state topology exchanges provide each switch with network topology graphs to determine paths from source to destination end systems. Broadcast frames are resolved to unicast frames to reduce broadcast traffic. Policy restrictions may be applied prior to connection setup. Connection management includes source-routed mapping of connections on the desired path. Distributed call rerouting is provided so switches receive topology change notifications and unmap failed link connections. Broadcast/unknown services provide non-resolvable packet restricted flooding. Connection-oriented switching is provided based on source and destination MAC addresses. Resolution of networks outside the switch domain is enabled by listening for network and server route advertisements and maintaining best routes to the networks and servers.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Enterasys Networks, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Dobbins, Thomas A. Grant, David J. Ruffen, Laura Kane, Theodore Len, Philip Andlauer, David H. Bahi, Kevin Yohe, Brendan Fee, Chris Oliver, David L. Cullerot, Michael Skubisz
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Patent number: 8023515Abstract: Connection-oriented services for packet switched data communications networks are provided, including distributed MAC and protocol alias addresses discovery. Link state topology exchanges provide each switch with network topology graphs to determine paths from source to destination end systems. Broadcast frames are resolved to unicast frames to reduce broadcast traffic. Policy restrictions may be applied prior to connection setup. Connection management includes source-routed mapping of connections on the desired path. Distributed call rerouting is provided so switches receive topology change notifications and unmap failed link connections. Broadcast/unknown services provide non-resolvable packet restricted flooding. Connection-oriented switching is provided based on source and destination MAC addresses. Resolution of networks outside the switch domain is enabled by listening for network and server route advertisements and maintaining best routes to the networks and servers.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Enterasys Networks, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Dobbins, Thomas A. Grant, David J. Ruffen, Laura Kane, Theodore Len, Philip Andlauer, David H. Bahi, Kevin Yohe, Brendan Fee, Chris Oliver, David L. Cullerot, Michael Skubisz
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Patent number: 7990981Abstract: Connection-oriented services for packet switched data communications networks are provided, including distributed MAC and protocol alias addresses discovery. Link state topology exchanges provide each switch with network topology graphs to determine paths from source to destination end systems. Broadcast frames are resolved to unicast frames to reduce broadcast traffic. Policy restrictions may be applied prior to connection setup. Connection management includes source-routed mapping of connections on the desired path. Distributed call rerouting is provided so switches receive topology change notifications and unmap failed link connections. Broadcast/unknown services provide non-resolvable packet restricted flooding. Connection-oriented switching is provided based on source and destination MAC addresses. Resolution of networks outside the switch domain is enabled by listening for network and server route advertisements and maintaining best routes to the networks and servers.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Enterasys Networks, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Dobbins, Thomas A. Grant, David J. Ruffen, Laura Kane, Theodore Len, Philip Andlauer, David H. Bahi, Kevin Yohe, Brendan Fee, Chris Oliver, David L. Cullerot, Michael Skubisz
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Publication number: 20100182934Abstract: Method and apparatus providing connection-oriented services for packet switched data communications networks. Directory services include distributed discovery of MAC addresses and protocol alias addresses. Topology services include a link state topology exchange among switches, which provides each switch with a complete topology graph of the network. This enables an access switch receiving a data packet to determine a complete path from a source end system to a destination end system. Another service includes resolution of broadcast frames to unicast frames, in order to reduce the amount of broadcast traffic. Policy restrictions may be applied prior to connection setup. Path determination services enable multiple paths from a source to a destination. Connection management includes source routed mapping of connections on the desired path.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC.Inventors: Kurt Dobbins, Thomas A. Grant, David J. Ruffen, Laura Kane, Theodore Len, Philip Andlauer, David H. Bahi, Kevin Yohe, Brendan Fee, Chris Oliver, David L. Cullerot, Michael Skubisz
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Publication number: 20100177778Abstract: Method and apparatus providing connection-oriented services for packet switched data communications networks. Directory services include distributed discovery of MAC addresses and protocol alias addresses. Topology services include a link state topology exchange among switches, which provides each switch with a complete topology graph of the network. This enables an access switch receiving a data packet to determine a complete path from a source end system to a destination end system. Another service includes resolution of broadcast frames to unicast frames, in order to reduce the amount of broadcast traffic. Policy restrictions may be applied prior to connection setup. Path determination services enable multiple paths from a source to a destination. Connection management includes source routed mapping of connections on the desired path.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC.Inventors: Kurt Dobbins, Thomas A. Grant, David J. Ruffen, Laura Kane, Theodore Len, Philip Andlauer, David H. Bahi, Kevin Yohe, Brendan Fee, Chris Oliver, David L. Cullerot, Michael Skubisz
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Patent number: 7720076Abstract: Method and apparatus providing connection-oriented services for packet switched data communications networks. Directory services include distributed discovery of MAC addresses and protocol alias addresses. Topology services include a link state topology exchange among switches, which provides each switch with a complete topology graph of the network. This enables an access switch receiving a data packet to determine a complete path from a source end system to a destination end system. Another service includes resolution of broadcast frames to unicast frames, in order to reduce the amount of broadcast traffic. Policy restrictions may be applied prior to connection setup. Path determination services enable multiple paths from a source to a destination. Connection management includes source routed mapping of connections on the desired path.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Enterasys, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Dobbins, Thomas A. Grant, David J. Ruffen, Laura Kane, Theodore Len, Philip Andlauer, David H. Bahi, Kevin Yohe, Brendan Fee, Chris Oliver, David L. Cullerot, Michael Skubisz
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Publication number: 20050083949Abstract: Method and apparatus providing connection-oriented services for packet switched data communications networks. Directory services include distributed discovery of MAC addresses and protocol alias addresses. Topology services include a link state topology exchange among switches, which provides each switch with a complete topology graph of the network. This enables an access switch receiving a data packet to determine a complete path from a source end system to a destination end system. Another service includes resolution of broadcast frames to unicast frames, in order to reduce the amount of broadcast traffic. Policy restrictions may be applied prior to connection setup. Path determination services enable multiple paths from a source to a destination. Connection management includes source routed mapping of connections on the desired path.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Kurt Dobbins, Thomas Grant, David Ruffen, Laura Kane, Theodore Len, Philip Andlauer, David Bahi, Kevin Yohe, Brendan Fee, Chris Oliver, David Cullerot, Michael Skubisz
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Patent number: 6711171Abstract: Method and apparatus providing connection-oriented services for packet switched data communications networks. Directory services include distributed discovery of MAC addresses and protocol alias addresses. Topology services include a link state topology exchange among switches, which provides each switch with a complete topology graph of the network. This enables an access switch receiving a data packet to determine a complete path from a source end system to a destination end system. Another service includes resolution of broadcast frames to unicast frames, in order to reduce the amount of broadcast traffic. Policy restrictions may be applied prior to connection setup. Path determination services enable multiple paths from a source to a destination. Connection management includes source routed mapping of connections on the desired path.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1998Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Enterasys Networks, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Dobbins, Thomas A. Grant, David A. Ruffen, Laura Kane, Theodore Len, Philip Andlauer, David H. Bahi, Kevin Yohe, Brendan Fee, Chris Oliver, David L. Cullerot, Michael Skubisz
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Patent number: 6618762Abstract: An apparatus and method for allocating the performance of applications in a networking chassis among one or more modules in the chassis. In particular, the system acts as a chassis agent for performing network management functions. The agent performs a discovery function whereby each module discovers the location and current utilization of resources and applications for itself and transmits that information to other modules, and wherein each module maintains a slot table of such information for all modules. Based on the information in the slot table, each module performs an election function for allocating applications among the various modules in the chassis. The agent uses MIBs to gather information about the chassis and to effect control on the chassis, wherein each managed object is registered both locally and remotely in a MIB tree maintained on each module, and the data is maintained locally on the module on which the managed object resides.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Enterasys Networkds, Inc.Inventors: Brendan Fee, Kurt Dobbins, Dave Arneson, Pat Mullaney
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Publication number: 20020133583Abstract: An apparatus and method for allocating the performance of applications in a networking chassis among one or more modules in the chassis. In particular, the system acts as a chassis agent for performing network management functions. The agent performs a discovery function whereby each module discovers the location and current utilization of resources and applications for itself and transmits that information to other modules, and wherein each module maintains a slot table of such information for all modules. Based on the information in the slot table, each module performs an election function for allocating applications among the various modules in the chassis. The agent uses MIBs to gather information about the chassis and to effect control on the chassis, wherein each managed object is registered both locally and remotely in a MIB tree maintained on each module, and the data is maintained locally on the module on which the managed object resides.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2002Publication date: September 19, 2002Applicant: Enterasys Networks, Inc.Inventors: Brendan Fee, Kurt Dobbins, Dave Arneson, Pat Mullaney
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Patent number: 6449279Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for connection-oriented switching in a communications network wherein a pre-established path is established between a select pair of an ingress switch and an egress switch. The use of pre-established paths enables a reduction in the total number of connections required inside the switch cloud, reduces the CPU load on trunk switches, and shortens the time for connection setup. In the embodiment described, the DA/SA fields of a MAC frame data packet are replaced with a “virtual path”, which identifies the pre-established path between the ingress and egress switches. A “virtual circuit” is provided in another field of the modified packet which specifies the out-port and out-header on the egress switch for demultiplexing the modified packet upon receipt at the egress switch. The virtual circuit is exchanged between the ingress and egress switches at connection setup.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Enterasys Networks, Inc.Inventors: David Belser, Richard Bussiere, Jeff Cioli, Brendan Fee, William T. Haggerty
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Patent number: 6415314Abstract: An apparatus and method for allocating the performance of applications in a networking chassis among one or more modules in the chassis. In particular, the system acts as a chassis agent for performing network management functions. The agent performs a discovery function whereby each module discovers the location and current utilization of resources and applications for itself and transmits that information to other modules, and wherein each module maintains a slot table of such information for all modules. Based on the information in the slot table, each module performs an election function for allocating applications among the various modules in the chassis. The agent uses MIBs to gather information about the chassis and to effect control on the chassis, wherein each managed object is registered both locally and remotely in a MIB tree maintained on each module, and the data is maintained locally on the module on which the managed object resides.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1998Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Enterasys Networks, Inc.Inventors: Brendan Fee, Kurt Dobbins, Dave Arneson, Pat Mullaney
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Patent number: 6151324Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for connection-oriented switching in a communications network wherein a pre-established path is established between a select pair of an ingress switch and an egress switch. The use of pre-established paths enables a reduction in the total number of connections required inside the switch cloud, reduces the CPU load on trunk switches, and shortens the time for connection setup. In the embodiment described, the DA/SA fields of a MAC frame data packet are replaced with a "virtual path", which identifies the pre-established path between the ingress and egress switches. A "virtual circuit" is provided in another field of the modified packet which specifies the out-port and out-header on the egress switch for demultiplexing the modified packet upon receipt at the egress switch. The virtual circuit is exchanged between the ingress and egress switches at connection setup. The virtual path is assumed to already be in place, and known to both switches, prior to connection setup.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1996Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Cabletron Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Belser, Richard Bussiere, Jeff Cioli, Brendan Fee, William T. Haggerty
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Patent number: 5825772Abstract: Method and apparatus providing connection-oriented services for packet switched data communications networks. Directory services include distributed discovery of MAC addresses and protocol alias addresses. Topology services include a link state topology exchange among switches, which provides each switch with a complete topology graph of the network. This enables an access switch receiving a data packet to determine a complete path from a source end system to a destination end system. Another service includes resolution of broadcast frames to unicast frames, in order to reduce the amount of broadcast traffic. Policy restrictions may be applied prior to connection setup. Path determination services enable multiple paths from a source to a destination. Connection management includes source routed mapping of connections on the desired path.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1996Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Cabletron Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Dobbins, Thomas A. Grant, David J. Ruffen, Laura Kane, Theodore Len, Philip Andlauer, David H. Bahi, Kevin Yohe, Brendan Fee, Chris Oliver, David L. Cullerot, Michael Skubisz
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Patent number: 5812771Abstract: An apparatus and method for allocating the performance of applications in a networking chassis among one or more modules in the chassis. In particular, the system acts as a chassis agent for performing network management functions. The agent performs a discovery function whereby each module discovers the location and current utilization of resources and applications for itself and transmits that information to other modules, and wherein each module maintains a slot table of such information for all modules. Based on the information in the slot table, each module performs an election function for allocating applications among the various modules in the chassis. The agent uses MIBs to gather information about the chassis and to effect control on the chassis, wherein each managed object is registered both locally and remotely in a MIB tree maintained on each module, and the data is maintained locally on the module on which the managed object resides.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1996Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: Cabletron System, Inc.Inventors: Brendan Fee, Kurt Dobbins, Dave Arneson, Pat Mullaney
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Patent number: 5522042Abstract: An apparatus and method for allocating the performance of applications in a networking chassis among one or more modules in the chassis. In particular, the system acts as a chassis agent for performing network management functions. The agent performs a discovery function whereby each module discovers the location and current utilization of resources and applications for itself and transmits that information to other modules, and wherein each module maintains a slot table of such information for all modules. Based on the information in the slot table, each module performs an election function for allocating applications among the various modules in the chassis. The agent uses Management Information Bases MIBs to gather information about the chassis and to effect control on the chassis, wherein each managed object is registered both locally and remotely in a MIB tree maintained on each module, and the data is maintained locally on the module on which the managed object resides.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1994Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: Cabletron Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brendan Fee, Kurt Dobbins, Dave Arneson, Pat Mullaney