How a Single Command Deploys Cloud Infrastructure Automatically
This patent describes an automated system that takes one command to deploy computing resources across different cloud platforms using various Infrastructure as Code tools, then connects them to a monitoring system.
Original patent title: “Automated cloud infrastructure deployment”
This patent describes an automated system that takes one command to deploy computing resources across different cloud platforms using various Infrastructure as Code tools, then connects them to a monitoring system. Granted in 2026.
Coverage
What does this patent actually cover?
The patent describes an automated deployment engine designed to set up cloud infrastructure. This engine can detect a single command from a user for deploying computing resources in one or more cloud environments. Based on this command, it accesses configuration files linked to different Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, chosen from many available options. The engine then uses these IaC tools and configuration files to deploy the requested infrastructure. After deployment, the engine automatically connects the new infrastructure to a data platform that monitors its performance and health.
The gap
What does this patent NOT cover?
- Does not cover purely manual deployment processes that do not use an automated engine.
- Does not cover systems that require separate, distinct commands for deploying to each individual cloud environment.
- Does not cover automated deployment systems limited to using only a single, predefined Infrastructure as Code tool.
- Does not cover systems that deploy infrastructure but lack automatic integration with a monitoring data platform.
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Key facts
What made this novel
The clever bit is the system's ability to act as a universal orchestrator: taking a single, high-level command and translating it into actions across multiple cloud providers and various Infrastructure as Code tools, then automatically integrating monitoring.
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Where you've seen this
Real-world examples
HashiCorp Terraform
Pulumi
AWS CloudFormation
Azure Resource Manager
Google Cloud Deployment Manager
Cross-cloud deployment platforms
Why it matters
The bigger picture
Automating cloud infrastructure deployment is crucial for modern software development, allowing companies to quickly set up and manage their computing resources. This approach reduces human error, speeds up development cycles, and ensures consistency across different cloud environments. It is a core component of efficient DevOps practices, enabling faster innovation and scaling.
Filed
April 15, 2024
Granted
September 15, 2026
Market context
Who's building on this
Companies in this space
Companies like HashiCorp, Pulumi, and the major cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are actively developing and refining tools for automated cloud infrastructure deployment. Many startups also focus on providing unified control planes for multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments, building on these principles.
Market impact
This technology has profoundly impacted the market by enabling the widespread adoption of cloud computing and DevOps methodologies. It has shifted infrastructure management from manual, error-prone processes to automated, repeatable workflows, leading to significant cost savings and increased agility for businesses. It also fostered a competitive landscape for Infrastructure as Code tools and multi-cloud management platforms.
Claim 1 — Plain English
What this patent covers
The patent describes an automated deployment engine designed to set up cloud infrastructure. This engine can detect a single command from a user for deploying computing resources in one or more cloud environments. Based on this command, it accesses configuration files linked to different Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, chosen from many available options. The engine then uses these IaC tools and configuration files to deploy the requested infrastructure. After deployment, the engine automatically connects the new infrastructure to a data platform that monitors its performance and health.
The clever bit
The clever bit is the system's ability to act as a universal orchestrator: taking a single, high-level command and translating it into actions across multiple cloud providers and various Infrastructure as Code tools, then automatically integrating monitoring.
What it does not cover
- Does not cover purely manual deployment processes that do not use an automated engine.
- Does not cover systems that require separate, distinct commands for deploying to each individual cloud environment.
- Does not cover automated deployment systems limited to using only a single, predefined Infrastructure as Code tool.
- Does not cover systems that deploy infrastructure but lack automatic integration with a monitoring data platform.
Patent timeline
Application submitted to the patent office
Patent officially issued
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Impact Score
Early stage
Citation count
0/40
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Claim breadth
0/20
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Recency
20/20
Granted within 5 years
Assignee scale
0/20
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What this patent might be worth
$19K – $61K
Midpoint $38K · 17.5 yr remaining · industry ×1.6
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(2026). How a Single Command Deploys Cloud Infrastructure Automatically (U.S. Patent No. 12,739,267). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12739267/automated-cloud-infrastructure-deployment
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What does How a Single Command Deploys Cloud Infrastructure Automatically cover?
This patent describes an automated system that takes one command to deploy computing resources across different cloud platforms using various Infrastructure as Code tools, then connects them to a monitoring system.
When does this patent expire?
This patent is expected to expire on September 15, 2046, when the invention enters the public domain.
What problem does this patent solve?
Automating cloud infrastructure deployment is crucial for modern software development, allowing companies to quickly set up and manage their computing resources. This approach reduces human error, speeds up development cycles, and ensures consistency across different cloud environments. It is a core component of efficient DevOps practices, enabling faster innovation and scaling.
What does this patent NOT cover?
Does not cover purely manual deployment processes that do not use an automated engine.
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