AccAD Network Routing Optimization via Cost-Based Thresholds
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network traffic optimization methods, such as finding shortest paths and using data compression and caching, are not optimal for full network resource utilization, leading to underperforming network services and inefficient resource usage across sub-optimal routes, increasing the total cost of ownership.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of an accelerated application delivery (AccAD) network that calculates direct connection costs considering various network parameters, uses a minimum cost threshold to determine optimal routing, and dynamically adjusts network services by associating client and server front ends with nodes that can switch roles, allowing for automatic discovery and acceleration of network links to maximize resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If shortest path routing is used to reduce transmission time, then network traffic speed is improved, but network resource utilization becomes sub-optimal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the routing decision parameter from purely distance-based (shortest path) to cost-based (connection cost comparison). By calculating and comparing connection costs between direct paths and AccAD network paths, the system selects routes that optimize both speed and resource utilization, resolving the contradiction between fastest transmission and optimal resource usage.
2Productivity
If AccAD network acceleration is applied to all paths, then network service performance is improved, but unnecessary resource consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies AccAD network acceleration selectively rather than universally. By comparing connection costs and applying acceleration only when the AccAD path cost is lower than the direct path cost plus threshold, the system achieves performance improvement only where needed, avoiding unnecessary resource consumption on paths where direct connection is already optimal.
3Ease of operation
If direct connection is used for all network traffic, then network simplicity is maintained, but network service efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (AccAD network with cost comparison logic) that sits between the client and server. This intermediary automatically determines whether to use direct connection or AccAD acceleration by comparing connection costs, maintaining routing simplicity from the user perspective while enabling efficient acceleration where beneficial.
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AI summary
The present disclosure describes methods, systems, and computer program products for providing network traffic routing optimizations. One computer-implemented method includes calculating a direct connection cost for network traffic between two points in a network, the network including one or more nodes of an accelerated application delivery (AccAD) network, calculating an AccAD connection cost for the network traffic between the two points in the network using at least one node of the AccAD network, comparing the calculated direct connection cost and the AccAD connection cost, and determining whether the direct connection cost is greater than the sum of the AccAD connection cost and a minimum cost threshold value.