Patents by Inventor Peter Croft Jones

Peter Croft Jones 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).

  • Publication number: 20240121186
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. Access control list (ACL) information applicable to the L2 port is sent to a network virtualization device that hosts the L2 virtual network interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker
  • Patent number: 11929976
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a virtual network routing gateway that supports address translation for data plane as well as dynamic routing protocols are disclosed herein. The method can include coupling a gateway with a plurality of ports to a network having a plurality of first IP addresses in a private address space, generating a Network Address Translation (“NAT”) function in the gateway, inputting translation information into the NAT function, advertising routes based on the translation information, populating a unified routing table in the gateway based on the plurality of first IP addresses in the private address space and on translated route advertisements, receive an inbound network packet at the gateway, translating an inbound address of the inbound network packet with the NAT function, and delivering the network packet according to the routing table and based on the translated inbound address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Myron Decker King, James Cunio Salem, Peter Croft Jones
  • Publication number: 20240080269
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a VLAN switching and routing service (VSRS) are disclosed herein. A method can include generating a table for an instance of a VSRS, which VSRS couples a first virtual layer 2 network (VLAN) with a second network. The table can contain information identifying IP addresses, MAC addresses, and virtual interface identifiers for instances within the virtual layer 2 network. The method can include receiving with the VSRS a packet from a first instance designated for delivery to a second instance within the virtual layer 2 network, identifying with the VSRS the second instance within the virtual layer 2 network for delivery of the packet based on information received with the packet and information contained within the table, and delivering the packet to the identified second instance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Shane Baker, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Jagwinder Singh Brar
  • Patent number: 11909636
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. Access control list (ACL) information applicable to the L2 port is sent to a network virtualization device that hosts the L2 virtual network interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker
  • Publication number: 20240031282
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. Span port information applicable to the L2 port is sent to a network virtualization device that hosts the L2 virtual network interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker
  • Patent number: 11876708
    Abstract: Systems and methods of interface-based ACLs in a virtual Layer-2 network. The method can include sending a packet from source compute instance in a virtual network to a destination compute instance via a destination virtual network interface card (destination VNIC) within a first virtual layer 2 network and evaluating an access control list (ACL) for the packet with a source virtual network interface card (source VNIC). ACL information relevant to the packet can be embedded in the packet. The VSRS can receive the packet and can identify the destination VNIC within the first virtual layer 2 network for delivery of the packet based on information received with the packet and mapping information contained within a mapping table. The VSRS can access ACL information from the packet and can apply the ACL information to the packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Shane Baker, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Jagwinder Singh Brar
  • Patent number: 11831544
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a virtual layer-2 network are described herein. The method can include providing a virtual Layer 3 network in a virtualized cloud environment. The virtual Layer 3 network can be hosted by an underlying physical network. The method can include providing a virtual Layer 2 network in the virtualized cloud environment. The virtual Layer 2 network can be hosted by the underlying physical network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Shane Baker, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Jagwinder Singh Brar
  • Publication number: 20230370371
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. Storm control information applicable to the L2 port is sent to a network virtualization device that hosts the L2 virtual network interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker
  • Patent number: 11818040
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a VLAN switching and routing service (VSRS) are disclosed herein. A method can include generating a table for an instance of a VSRS, which VSRS couples a first virtual layer 2 network (VLAN) with a second network. The table can contain information identifying IP addresses, MAC addresses, and virtual interface identifiers for instances within the virtual layer 2 network. The method can include receiving with the VSRS a packet from a first instance designated for delivery to a second instance within the virtual layer 2 network, identifying with the VSRS the second instance within the virtual layer 2 network for delivery of the packet based on information received with the packet and information contained within the table, and delivering the packet to the identified second instance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Shane Baker, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Jagwinder Singh Brar
  • Patent number: 11765080
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. Span port information applicable to the L2 port is sent to a network virtualization device that hosts the L2 virtual network interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker
  • Patent number: 11757773
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. Storm control information applicable to the L2 port is sent to a network virtualization device that hosts the L2 virtual network interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker
  • Publication number: 20230246958
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. IGMP configuration is distributed to the L2 virtual switches. A control plane of the L2 virtual network coordinates IGMP configuration across the L2 virtual switches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker
  • Patent number: 11652743
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. IGMP configuration is distributed to the L2 virtual switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker
  • Publication number: 20230097386
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a VLAN switching and routing service (VSRS) are disclosed herein. A method can include generating a table for an instance of a VSRS, which VSRS couples a first virtual layer 2 network (VLAN) with a second network. The table can contain information identifying IP addresses, MAC addresses, and virtual interface identifiers for instances within the virtual layer 2 network. The method can include receiving with the VSRS a packet from a first instance designated for delivery to a second instance within the virtual layer 2 network, identifying with the VSRS the second instance within the virtual layer 2 network for delivery of the packet based on information received with the packet and information contained within the table, and delivering the packet to the identified second instance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Shane Baker, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Jagwinder Singh Brar
  • Patent number: 11463355
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a VLAN switching and routing service (VSRS) are disclosed herein. A method can include generating a table for an instance of a VSRS, which VSRS couples a first virtual layer 2 network (VLAN) with a second network. The table can contain information identifying IP addresses, MAC addresses, and virtual interface identifiers for instances within the virtual layer 2 network. The method can include receiving with the VSRS a packet from a first instance designated for delivery to a second instance within the virtual layer 2 network, identifying with the VSRS the second instance within the virtual layer 2 network for delivery of the packet based on information received with the packet and information contained within the table, and delivering the packet to the identified second instance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Shane Baker, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Jagwinder Singh Brar
  • Publication number: 20220263791
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a virtual network routing gateway that supports address translation for data plane as well as dynamic routing protocols are disclosed herein. The method can include coupling a gateway with a plurality of ports to a network having a plurality of first IP addresses in a private address space, generating a Network Address Translation (“NAT”) function in the gateway, inputting translation information into the NAT function, advertising routes based on the translation information, populating a unified routing table in the gateway based on the plurality of first IP addresses in the private address space and on translated route advertisements, receive an inbound network packet at the gateway, translating an inbound address of the inbound network packet with the NAT function, and delivering the network packet according to the routing table and based on the translated inbound address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Myron Decker King, James Cunio Salem, Peter Croft Jones
  • Publication number: 20220210158
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. Access control list (ACL) information applicable to the L2 port is sent to a network virtualization device that hosts the L2 virtual network interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker
  • Publication number: 20220210062
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. Span port information applicable to the L2 port is sent to a network virtualization device that hosts the L2 virtual network interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker
  • Publication number: 20220210063
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network of a customer. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. Information associated with the L2 virtual switches is collected and provided to the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker
  • Publication number: 20220210070
    Abstract: Techniques are described for communications in an L2 virtual network. In an example, the L2 virtual network includes a plurality of L2 compute instances hosted on a set of host machines and a plurality of L2 virtual network interfaces and L2 virtual switches hosted on a set of network virtualization devices. An L2 virtual network interface emulates an L2 port of the L2 virtual network. Storm control information applicable to the L2 port is sent to a network virtualization device that hosts the L2 virtual network interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Jagwinder Singh Brar, Lucas Michael Kreger-Stickles, Bryce Eugene Bockman, Peter Croft Jones, Shane Baker