Cisco Systems Fault Managed Power Portfolio Overview
Cisco Systems offers an industry-leading Fault Managed Power (FMP) patent portfolio comprising 24 active assets across seven INPADOC families. The portfolio includes patents supporting fault-managed power systems, PoE deployments, DC power distribution, DC-DC conversion, and HVDC connectors. The FMP portfolio features technologies for AC and pulse power distribution, network power cable identification, PoE power conversion, multi-resonant DC-DC converters, data, power, and cooling delivery via cables, and innovative power socket controllers. Explore this diverse portfolio for potential acquisition opportunities in the power technology sector.
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Cisco Systems Fault Managed Power Portfolio September 2023 WAIVER: This document is provided to aid potential acquirers in conducting an independent evaluation of the referenced patent portfolio of Cisco Systems, Inc. Commercial industry acquirers may obtain strategic positions with this portfolio. The information contained herein, including patent numbers, is not and shall not be construed as notice of infringement or an accusation of infringement of any of the referenced patents. All offers, representations and warranties are subject to final approval and confirmation by Cisco management.
Cisco Systems Inc. Portfolio Offerings Cisco offers an industry-leading portfolio of technology innovations. With networking, security, collaboration, cloud management, and more, we help to securely connect industries and communities. Cisco delivers innovative software-defined networking, cloud, and security solutions to help transform your business, empowering an inclusive future for all. Cisco Patent Holdings The Cisco patent portfolio consists of over 20000 active assets including over 3000 published applications across myriad geographic jurisdictions. Cisco continues to innovate and build an internationally diverse and industry-leading patent portfolio, recently averaging over 1000 worldwide filings annually. - 15000+ active assets in the United States, including more than 1000 published US applications Acquisition Opportunities Cisco is offering the following portfolios for sale to select parties: - Fault Managed Power (24 active assets, 7 INPADOC families) - EV Charging (11 active assets, 11 INPADOC families) - V2X Communications (60 active assets, 31 INPADOC families) - Vehicle Systems (20 active assets, 16 INPADOC families) - Blockchain (40 active assets, 29 INPADOC families) 2
Fault Managed Power Patent Portfolio Portfolio Overview The Cisco FMP portfolio comprises 24 active assets (12 grants, 12 applications) across seven (7) INPADOC families. - US assets consist of eight (8) patents and three (3) applications. Patented technologies support Class 4 fault-managed power systems (FMP) and high-wattage PoE deployments for HVDC applications (e.g., see NEC Article 726 Class 4 Fault-Managed Power Systems). Patent subject matter includes multi-phase DC power distribution, DC-DC conversion, and HVDC connectors. Family Grants Applications Description Exemplary Asset 2 5 Patents relating to a combined AC and pulse power distribution system with an integrated renewable energy source (e.g., solar panel) for DC power input. US11088547 AC and Pulse Power Distribution (US) (US, EP, CN, JP, KR) 3 - Patents relating to a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) plug assembly that inserts into a network device port and identifies the power rating of a connected cable to enable power delivery. US11038307 Network Power Cable Identification (US, CN, EP) AC Power Delivery via PoE 2 2 Patents relating to the conversion of PoE power to AC power for delivery to outlet(s) / device(s). US10732688 (US) (US, EP) 1 2 Patents relating to a multi-resonant DC-DC converter with an input isolation stage. US10763749 DC-DC Converter (US) (CN, EP) 3 2 Patents related to delivering data, power, and cooling via cables between a network hub and remote devices. US11093012 Data, Power, and Cooling Delivery (US, CN, EP) (CA, EP) 1 - Patents related to a power connector / socket that requires a two-step movement process to engage (via electrical arc) the electrical contacts. US11322883 HVDC Connector (US) Power Socket Controller - 1 Patents related to a power socket controller that manages power transfer to a plug when a secure connection is sensed. US20220190528 (US) *Note: The following exemplary asset slides are a representative sample of portfolio patents. Full asset lists are available for review. 3
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