Agnostic Connectivity Platform for IoT Device Network Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connectivity management solutions for devices are device and operating system dependent, leading to increased costs and time-to-market for new devices, and are unsustainable for mobile network operators as they struggle to manage diverse connected devices and network resources efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A device and platform-agnostic network connectivity platform that automatically establishes and manages connections between devices and networks using a cloud-based connectivity platform, accessible via an HTTP interface, which leverages device and network information to select optimal connections based on policies and signal quality, and manages resource usage efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If custom development and integrated testing are performed for each new device, then device-specific connectivity management can be achieved, but development costs increase significantly and time to market increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal connectivity management platform that works across multiple device types and operating systems through a standardized HTTP-based interface. The platform maintains a database of device profiles and network configurations that can be accessed by any device, eliminating the need for custom development for each new device while ensuring reliable connectivity management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary connectivity management platform that sits between devices and network operators. This platform handles device registration, profile storage, and connection management through standardized HTTP requests, allowing devices to communicate with the network without requiring custom integration for each device type.
2Reliability
If custom development and testing are performed for each new device, then device-specific connectivity management can be achieved, but development costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal connectivity management platform that works across multiple device types and operating systems through a standardized HTTP-based interface. The platform maintains a database of device profiles and network configurations that can be accessed by any device, eliminating the need for custom development for each new device while ensuring reliable connectivity management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary connectivity management platform that sits between devices and network operators. This platform handles device registration, profile storage, and connection management through standardized HTTP requests, allowing devices to communicate with the network without requiring custom integration for each device type.
3Ease of operation
If mobile network operators implement existing connectivity management solutions, then connectivity can be managed, but the solutions are not easily sustainable and do not scale in diverse device environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal connectivity management platform that works across multiple device types and operating systems through a standardized HTTP-based interface. The platform maintains a database of device profiles and network configurations that can be accessed by any device, eliminating the need for custom development for each new device while ensuring reliable connectivity management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables flexible configuration of device profiles and network parameters through the connectivity management platform. Operators can modify network settings, priority levels, and connection parameters without affecting the core platform architecture, allowing easy adaptation to new devices and network conditions while maintaining scalability.
4Productivity
If network resources and bandwidth are not managed, then devices can connect freely, but demand may far exceed supply in the future
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the connectivity management platform monitors network resource usage and device priorities. Based on this feedback, the platform can dynamically allocate network resources, adjust connection priorities, and manage bandwidth distribution to ensure efficient use of limited network capacity while maintaining connectivity for essential services.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables dynamic resource allocation where network parameters such as bandwidth, priority, and connection settings can be adjusted in real-time based on device needs and network conditions. This dynamic management allows the system to optimize resource utilization while maintaining high productivity for critical device communications.
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AI summary
A method and system for establishing network connectivity with a device is disclosed. A connectivity platform detects a plurality of networks. A network policy of each of the plurality of networks is determined. A signal quality of each of the plurality of networks is determined. The network policy and the signal quality of each of the plurality of networks is analyzed. A connection is established between the device and the first network of the plurality of networks based on the analysis of the network policy and the signal quality of each of the plurality of networks.