Patents by Inventor Esteban Raul Torres
Esteban Raul Torres 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: 10515391Abstract: In an example embodiment, an apparatus comprising a transceiver configured to send and receive data and logic coupled to the transceiver. The logic is configured to determine from a signal received by the transceiver whether an associated device sending the signal supports a protocol for advertising available services. The logic is configured to send a request for available services from the associated device via the transceiver responsive to determining the associated device supports the protocol. The logic is configured to receive a response to the request via the transceiver, the response comprising at least one service advertisement and a signature. The logic is configured to validate the response by confirming the signature.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: David Stephenson, Esteban Raul Torres, Joseph Salowey, Chetin Ersoy, Nancy Cam-Winget
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Patent number: 10110481Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include apparatuses, systems, and methods for providing virtual/virtualized network functions. In some implementations, a method includes determining that a first virtual router is configured to operate as a backup router for a second virtual router. The first virtual router and the second virtual router may reside within a public cloud. The method also includes determining, by the first virtual router, whether the second virtual router is able to route packets. The method further includes updating, by the first virtual router, a routing table to indicate that the first virtual router should be used to route packets when the second virtual router is unable to route packets.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Christopher Mark Hocker, Bopaiah Ponnappa Puliyanda, Esteban Raul Torres, Sanjeev P. Tondale
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Patent number: 9659321Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at a network device, a search key from a global search initiated at a mobile device, the network device in communication with the mobile device via a proxy operable to retrieve the search key from a packet transmitted from the mobile device, performing a search at the network device for local content associated with the search key, and transmitting the local content from the network device for display on the mobile device. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Esteban Raul Torres, Ravi Akireddy, Robert J. Friday, Thirunavukkarasu Suresh
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Publication number: 20160344628Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include apparatuses, systems, and methods for providing virtual/virtualized network functions. In some implementations, a method includes determining that a first virtual router is configured to operate as a backup router for a second virtual router. The first virtual router and the second virtual router may reside within a public cloud. The method also includes determining, by the first virtual router, whether the second virtual router is able to route packets. The method further includes updating, by the first virtual router, a routing table to indicate that the first virtual router should be used to route packets when the second virtual router is unable to route packets.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Christopher Mark Hocker, Bopaiah Ponnappa Puliyanda, Esteban Raul Torres, Sanjeev P. Tondale
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Patent number: 9253636Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a Wi-Fi authentication request from a mobile device at a wireless controller, the request including a network access identifier, transmitting the request from the wireless controller to an authentication proxy, wherein the authentication proxy is in communication with a plurality of mobile operator authentication devices and operable to forward the request to one of the mobile operator authentication devices based on the network access identifier, and receiving a response to the request at the wireless controller, wherein the mobile device is permitted Wi-Fi access to a network by the wireless controller if the request is authenticated by the mobile operator authentication device. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Esteban Raul Torres, Robert J. Friday
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Patent number: 8983433Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at a network device, a request from a mobile device to connect to a wireless local area network, inserting mobile device and network attributes into the request, transmitting the request from the network device to an authentication proxy comprising a policy filter, and receiving a response to the request and offloading mobile data to the wireless local area network if the request is allowed. The policy filter is configured to filter requests received at the authentication proxy based on the attributes and a network policy for offloading mobile data to the wireless local area network. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Esteban Raul Torres, Robert J. Friday
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Publication number: 20140358732Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at a network device, a search key from a global search initiated at a mobile device, the network device in communication with the mobile device via a proxy operable to retrieve the search key from a packet transmitted from the mobile device, performing a search at the network device for local content associated with the search key, and transmitting the local content from the network device for display on the mobile device. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Esteban Raul Torres, Ravi Akireddy, Robert J. Friday, Thirunavukkarasu Suresh
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Publication number: 20140201000Abstract: In an example embodiment disclosed herein is an apparatus comprising an interface and mobile billboard logic that is coupled with the interface and operable to communicate with an associated device via the interface. The mobile billboard logic obtains location data for the associated device. The mobile billboard logic determines whether a predetermined trigger condition has been met. The mobile billboard logic selectively sends data representative of an advertisement to the associated device to be displayed on a web page being requested by the associated device based on the location of the associated device and whether the predetermined condition has been met.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ravi AKIREDDY, Esteban Raul TORRES, Robert J. FRIDAY, Sujai HAJELA, Uday Kumar PYDA
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Publication number: 20140122242Abstract: In an example embodiment, an apparatus comprising a transceiver configured to send and receive data and logic coupled to the transceiver. The logic is configured to determine from a signal received by the transceiver whether an associated device sending the signal supports a protocol for advertising available services. The logic is configured to send a request for available services from the associated device via the transceiver responsive to determining the associated device supports the protocol. The logic is configured to receive a response to the request via the transceiver, the response comprising at least one service advertisement and a signature. The logic is configured to validate the response by confirming the signature.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: David Stephenson, Esteban Raul Torres, Joseph Salowey, Chetin Ersoy, Nancy Cam-Winget
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Publication number: 20140094142Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at a network device, a request from a mobile device to connect to a wireless local area network, inserting mobile device and network attributes into the request, transmitting the request from the network device to an authentication proxy comprising a policy filter, and receiving a response to the request and offloading mobile data to the wireless local area network if the request is allowed. The policy filter is configured to filter requests received at the authentication proxy based on the attributes and a network policy for offloading mobile data to the wireless local area network. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Esteban Raul Torres, Robert J. Friday
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Publication number: 20140051391Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a Wi-Fi authentication request from a mobile device at a wireless controller, the request including a network access identifier, transmitting the request from the wireless controller to an authentication proxy, wherein the authentication proxy is in communication with a plurality of mobile operator authentication devices and operable to forward the request to one of the mobile operator authentication devices based on the network access identifier, and receiving a response to the request at the wireless controller, wherein the mobile device is permitted Wi-Fi access to a network by the wireless controller if the request is authenticated by the mobile operator authentication device. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Esteban Raul Torres, Robert J. Friday
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Patent number: 8566596Abstract: In an example embodiment, an apparatus comprising a transceiver configured to send and receive data and logic coupled to the transceiver. The logic is configured to determine from a signal received by the transceiver whether an associated device sending the signal supports a protocol for advertising available services. The logic is configured to send a request for available services from the associated device via the transceiver responsive to determining the associated device supports the protocol. The logic is configured to receive a response to the request via the transceiver, the response comprising at least one service advertisement and a signature. The logic is configured to validate the response by confirming the signature.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: David Stephenson, Esteban Raul Torres, Joseph Salowey, Chetin Ersoy, Nancy Cam-Winget
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Patent number: 8169958Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein an application launcher, referred to herein as a “Concierge Launcher,” that enables a mobile device to access a wireless local area network (WLAN) and launch an application with one click. In an example embodiment, the WLAN advertises one or more services, for example a Concierge Service, along with the identity of the provider of the service and optionally a Uniform Resource Indicator (URI) for the application to use the service. The mobile device is configured to detect the advertisement and notify an end user of the availability of the service. If the end user selects the service, the provider of the service is validated, and an application, such as a web browser, on the mobile device configured to use the service is started.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Esteban Raul Torres, James Edward Burns, David S. Stephenson
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Publication number: 20120054106Abstract: In an example embodiment, an apparatus comprising a transceiver configured to send and receive data and logic coupled to the transceiver. The logic is configured to determine from a signal received by the transceiver whether an associated device sending the signal supports a protocol for advertising available services. The logic is configured to send a request for available services from the associated device via the transceiver responsive to determining the associated device supports the protocol. The logic is configured to receive a response to the request via the transceiver, the response comprising at least one service advertisement and a signature. The logic is configured to validate the response by confirming the signature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: David STEPHENSON, Esteban Raul Torres, Joseph Salowey, Chetin Ersoy, Nancy Cam-Winget
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Publication number: 20110113252Abstract: In an example embodiment described herein is an apparatus comprising a transceiver configured to send and receive data, and logic coupled to the transceiver. The logic is configured to determine from a beacon received by the wireless transceiver whether an associated wireless device sending the beacon supports a protocol for advertising available services from the associated wireless device. The logic is configured to send a request for available services from the associated wireless device via the wireless transceiver responsive to determining the associated wireless device supports the protocol. The logic is configured to receive a response to the request via the wireless transceiver, the response comprising a signature. The logic is configured to validate the response by confirming the signature comprises network data cryptographically bound with service data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Mark Krischer, James Edward Burns, Nancy Cam-Winget, Esteban Raul Torres
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Publication number: 20090245184Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein an application launcher, referred to herein as a “Concierge Launcher,” that enables a mobile device to access a wireless local area network (WLAN) and launch an application with one click. In an example embodiment, the WLAN advertises one or more services, for example a Concierge Service, along with the identity of the provider of the service and optionally a Uniform Resource Indicator (URI) for the application to use the service. The mobile device is configured to detect the advertisement and notify an end user of the availability of the service. If the end user selects the service, the provider of the service is validated, and an application, such as a web browser, on the mobile device configured to use the service is started.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Esteban Raul Torres, James Edward Burns, David S. Stephenson