5G Load Balancer Orchestration for Multi-Protocol Traffic

The patent implements a universal load balancer architecture that supports multiple protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP, SCTP) through a unified control plane and multiple protocol-specific engines. The orchestrator dynamically selects and configures appropriate engines based on service request requirements, enabling a single load balancer to perform multiple protocol-specific load balancing functions simultaneously, thereby improving resource efficiency while maintaining high adaptability.

The patent introduces dynamic topology adjustment capabilities where the load balancer can automatically adapt to changing network conditions, service requirements, and traffic patterns. The orchestrator dynamically creates, modifies, or removes load balancing instances based on real-time network state, enabling the system to optimize resource allocation continuously and respond to dynamic topology changes without manual intervention.

The patent implements self-service automation through the orchestrator that automatically monitors network conditions, analyzes service requests, and dynamically configures load balancing parameters without manual intervention. The system autonomously adjusts load balancing algorithms, selects appropriate engines, and optimizes resource allocation based on real-time metrics, thereby achieving high performance while keeping operational complexity low through automation.

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the load balancer continuously monitors network performance metrics, traffic patterns, and service quality indicators. This feedback information is fed back to the orchestrator, which dynamically adjusts load balancing configurations and parameters to optimize performance, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to changing conditions automatically.

The patent merges multiple protocol-specific load balancing engines into a single unified load balancer architecture. The orchestrator intelligently selects and activates only the required protocol engines based on incoming service requests, combining the advantages of protocol-specific optimization with the resource efficiency of a consolidated system. This reduces the total number of load balancers needed while maintaining service-specific performance optimization.

The patent segments the load balancing functionality into independent, modular protocol engines (HTTP engine, HTTPS engine, TCP engine, UDP engine, SCTP engine) that can be selectively activated. Each engine is optimized for its specific protocol while being managed by a common orchestrator, allowing fine-grained control over resource allocation and enabling service optimization without requiring separate physical load balancers for each protocol.