Christian Paul Sommers

This inventor holds 25 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications, primarily in Network Testing. Top assignee: Keysight Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 2020-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Christian Paul Sommers. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/christian-paul-sommers

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 25 (Patent Applications = 7)

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 97(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

25 out of 601

Keysight Technologies, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2020-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Network Testing

Generative AI

Data Plane Processing

Congestion Control

Smart Network Interface

Traffic Impairment

Emulated Switches

Programmable Pipeline

Data Processing Units

Test System Configuration

SmartSwitch Service Chaining

Network Visibility

25 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12505309 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for network test configuration and execution using brokered communications with a large language model (LLM) (2025-12-23),

2. 12481570 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for network testing and collecting generative artificial intelligence training data (2025-11-25),

3. 12407600 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for smartswitch service chaining (2025-09-02),

4. 12399731 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for customizing data plane pipeline processing using Berkeley packet filter (BPF) hook entry points (2025-08-26),

5. 12372576 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for using a testbed transpiler (2025-07-29),

6. 12309051 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for testing a system under test using congestion control monitoring (2025-05-20),

7. 12101252 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for implementing routing path groups between emulated switches (2024-09-24),

8. 12063140 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for test system agent deployment in a smartswitch computing environment (2024-08-13),

9. 12056028 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for using an impairment configuration manager (2024-08-06),

10. 12047268 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for processing control plane messages for emulated data center switching fabric (2024-07-23),

11. 12021730 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for testing data processing units in high availability configurations (2024-06-25),

12. 12021707 - Methods, systems and computer readable media for testing link allocation (LA) implementations (2024-06-25),

13. 11853254 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for exposing data processing unit (DPU) traffic in a smartswitch (2023-12-26),

14. 11765068 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for programmable data plane processor based traffic impairment (2023-09-19),

15. 11709746 - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for smart network interface card testing (2023-07-25),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Christian Paul Sommers in Network Emulation Technology

Introduction: Christian Paul Sommers is a prominent inventor located in Bangor, California, who has made significant contributions to the field of network emulation technology. With a total of 19 patents to his name, Sommers has demonstrated a commitment to advancing technology through innovative methods and systems.

Latest Patents: Among his latest patents, Sommers has developed "Methods, systems, and computer readable media for implementing routing path groups between emulated switches." This patent outlines a method that occurs in a test environment utilizing network emulation platforms (NEPs). The method involves determining routing path groups for communication between emulated switches and configuring physical ports for traffic assignment during test sessions. Another notable patent is "Methods, systems, and computer readable media for test system agent deployment in a smartswitch computing environment." This patent provides a methodology for deploying test system agents in a smartswitch environment, ensuring optimal testing and deployment strategies.

Career Highlights: Christian Paul Sommers is a key figure at Keysight Technologies, Inc., where he has been instrumental in developing technologies that enhance network testing and emulation. His work focuses on creating systems that streamline the testing of network devices, which is critical in the constantly evolving tech landscape.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Sommers has collaborated with several talented individuals, including his coworkers Matthew Ryan Bergeron and Peter Joseph Marsico. Their combined efforts have contributed to the successful development of innovative solutions in the network emulation industry.

Conclusion: Christian Paul Sommers's innovative contributions continue to impact the field of network emulation technology. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the complexities involved in network communications, and his work at Keysight Technologies, Inc. positions him as a leader in the industry. With ongoing advancements and collaborations, Sommers's future contributions promise to further enhance network testing methodologies and technologies.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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