Patents by Inventor Curtis Santos
Curtis Santos 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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Patent number: 9467302Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media for quality of service aware hybrid multicast networks are described. A method can include receiving a request for content from a first receiver and initiating a quality of service aware hybrid tree construction by sending a multicast service level specification message to a first overlay tree manager. The method can also include dividing the tree at the overlay tree manager and communicating with other overlay tree managers in the network. The method can further include computing, at each overlay tree manager, a shortest path tree using a constrained algorithm and sending, from each overlay tree manager, a message to each IP manager in the network requesting that the IP managers construct an IP multicast tree and install the tree on one or more corresponding routers. The method can also include enforcing multicast routes and quality of service on the one or more routers.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Radu Iorga, Richard Huang, Curtis Santos
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Patent number: 9225442Abstract: Embodiments include a method for managing connections to one or more antennas in a wireless network. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving antenna information at a wireless controller from an antenna. Configuration information is accessed from a database coupled to the wireless controller, where this information includes suitable antenna characteristics for use with the wireless network. The received antenna information and the configuration information are compared, and instructions are provided to cause the antenna to be connected to or disconnected from the wireless network based on the comparison between the antenna information and the configuration information.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Curtis Santos, Rudolph Maske
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Publication number: 20150098467Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media for quality of service aware hybrid multicast networks are described. A method can include receiving a request for content from a first receiver and initiating a quality of service aware hybrid tree construction by sending a multicast service level specification message to a first overlay tree manager. The method can also include dividing the tree at the overlay tree manager and communicating with other overlay tree managers in the network. The method can further include computing, at each overlay tree manager, a shortest path tree using a constrained algorithm and sending, from each overlay tree manager, a message to each IP manager in the network requesting that the IP managers construct an IP multicast tree and install the tree on one or more corresponding routers. The method can also include enforcing multicast routes and quality of service on the one or more routers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Radu Iorga, Richard Huang, Curtis Santos
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Patent number: 8582569Abstract: A scalable Ethernet switch includes modules which can be interconnected to provide a single, virtual switch. The modules may be of uniform physical size and shape relative to a standard telecommunications rack. When greater capacity is required, an additional module is mounted in a rack and interconnected with the other modules, e.g., in a bi-directional ring. Enhanced port density is provided by interconnecting the modules with 12 GbE links which operate on standard 10 GbE wiring and connectors. Consequently, throughput between modules in increased relative to standard 10 GbE links without increasing form factor. Further, transmission power control can be implemented such that modules of the virtual switch may be physically adjacent or separated by distances of several meters.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Rockstar Consortium US LPInventors: Timothy G. Fitch, Curtis Santos, Rudolph Maske, Zenon Kuc
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Publication number: 20130215876Abstract: Embodiments include a method for managing connections to one or more antennas in a wireless network. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving antenna information at a wireless controller from an antenna. Configuration information is accessed from a database coupled to the wireless controller, where this information includes suitable antenna characteristics for use with the wireless network. The received antenna information and the configuration information are compared, and instructions are provided to cause the antenna to be connected to or disconnected from the wireless network based on the comparison between the antenna information and the configuration information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: AVAYA INC.Inventors: Curtis SANTOS, Rudolph MASKE
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Patent number: 8428021Abstract: Methods, apparatus and a computer program product provide for a network architecture implemented between a Wireless Switching Point and a remote Wireless Controller. The Wireless Switching Point contains only a first data plane portion. At least one incoming data packet is received at a respective port of the Wireless Switching Point. Based on data included within the at least one incoming data packet, the Wireless Switching Point determines a first current network interface utilized by at least one port of the Wireless Switching Point. The Wireless Switching Point uploads the first current network interface to a remote Wireless Controller—which implements a first control plane capability on behalf of the Wireless Switching Point. After uploading the first current network interface, the Wireless Switching Point receives an update, provided by the remote Wireless Controller, to the first current network interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Avaya, Inc.Inventors: Kumara Das Karunakaran, Tilak Ravi, Curtis Santos
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Publication number: 20120281709Abstract: A scalable Ethernet switch includes modules which can be interconnected to provide a single, virtual switch. The modules may be of uniform physical size and shape relative to a standard telecommunications rack. When greater capacity is required, an additional module is mounted in a rack and interconnected with the other modules, e.g., in a bi-directional ring. Enhanced port density is provided by interconnecting the modules with 12 GbE links which operate on standard 10 GbE wiring and connectors. Consequently, throughput between modules in increased relative to standard 10 GbE links without increasing form factor. Further, transmission power control can be implemented such that modules of the virtual switch may be physically adjacent or separated by distances of several meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: ROCKSTAR BIDCO, L.P.Inventors: Timothy FITCH, Curtis SANTOS, Rudolph MASKE, Zenon KUC
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Patent number: 8189575Abstract: A scalable Ethernet switch includes modules which can be interconnected to provide a single, virtual switch. The modules may be of uniform physical size and shape relative to a standard telecommunications rack. When greater capacity is required, an additional module is mounted in a rack and interconnected with the other modules, e.g., in a bi-directional ring. Enhanced port density is provided by interconnecting the modules with 12 GbE links which operate on standard 10 GbE wiring and connectors. Consequently, throughput between modules in increased relative to standard 10 GbE links without increasing form factor. Further, transmission power control can be implemented such that modules of the virtual switch may be physically adjacent or separated by distances of several meters.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Rockstar Bidco, L.P.Inventors: Timothy Fitch, Curtis Santos, Rudolph Maske, Zenon Kuc
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Publication number: 20100290358Abstract: Methods, apparatus and a computer program product provide for a network architecture implemented between a Wireless Switching Point and a remote Wireless Controller. The Wireless Switching Point contains only a first data plane portion. At least one incoming data packet is received at a respective port of the Wireless Switching Point. Based on data included within the at least one incoming data packet, the Wireless Switching Point determines a first current network interface utilized by at least one port of the Wireless Switching Point. The Wireless Switching Point uploads the first current network interface to a remote Wireless Controller—which implements a first control plane capability on behalf of the Wireless Switching Point. After uploading the first current network interface, the Wireless Switching Point receives an update, provided by the remote Wireless Controller, to the first current network interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Kumara Das Karunakaran, Tilak Ravi, Curtis Santos
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Publication number: 20070211712Abstract: A scalable Ethernet switch includes modules which can be interconnected to provide a single, virtual switch. The modules may be of uniform physical size and shape relative to a standard telecommunications rack. When greater capacity is required, an additional module is mounted in a rack and interconnected with the other modules, e.g., in a bi-directional ring. Enhanced port density is provided by interconnecting the modules with 12 GbE links which operate on standard 10 GbE wiring and connectors. Consequently, throughput between modules in increased relative to standard 10 GbE links without increasing form factor. Further, transmission power control can be implemented such that modules of the virtual switch may be physically adjacent or separated by distances of several meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Timothy Fitch, Curtis Santos, Rudolph Maske