Patent No. EP3651429 (titled "Vehicle Communication Network") was filed by Avago Sales PTE on Nov 3, 2011. The application was issued on Jan 8, 2025.
A vehicle communication network that integrates wired and wireless communication protocols to enable efficient data transmission between vehicle control modules, multimedia processing modules, and other devices. The network employs a unified network fabric with Ethernet bus structure, supports virtualized local area networks, and features a content-based packet processing protocol that prioritizes packet execution based on content type. The network also includes a network manager that coordinates wireless communication among wireless network node modules, switch modules, and bridge-routing modules based on individual packet content and wireless channel mapping.
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_0000052/2026 | Jan 7, 2026 | Avago Sales | Infringement |
| UPC_CFI_0000051/2026 | Jan 7, 2026 | Avago Sales | Infringement |
| UPC_CFI_629/2025 | Jul 9, 2025 | Avago Sales | Infringement |

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI MOTOR EUROPE | Mar 11, 2026 | SCHMID |
| RENAULT | Oct 8, 2025 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB |
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