Application Layer Packet Compression for Network Resource Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication technologies do not effectively compress application layer data packets, leading to inefficiencies in data transmission and suboptimal utilization of network resources.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for processing data packets that involve receiving and sending compression configuration information for application layer packets, allowing for compression or decompression processing based on reported compression capabilities, algorithms, and buffering capabilities, which can be applied at various layers of the network protocol model.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If header compression is performed on TCP/IP packets, then data transmission efficiency is improved and network resources are saved, but application layer data compression is not implemented leading to further potential savings being lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the data transmission process into two distinct compression stages: header compression at the TCP/IP layer and application layer data compression. This allows each layer to be optimized independently, with the header compression handling protocol overhead and the application layer compression handling payload data, thereby resolving the contradiction by capturing compression opportunities at both levels.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extends compression from the traditional single dimension of header compression to a multi-dimensional approach by adding application layer compression as a second dimension. This dimensional expansion allows simultaneous compression of both header and payload data, maximizing overall compression efficiency without compromising the existing header compression mechanisms.
2Loss of energy
If compression processing is performed on application layer packets, then overheads of packet transmission are reduced and network resource utilization is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional compression capability reporting and configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having the UE report compression capability information to the network device before actual compression processing begins. This advance reporting allows the network to pre-configure appropriate compression parameters and algorithms, eliminating the need for complex real-time negotiation and reducing operational complexity during data transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables self-service through automated compression capability reporting and configuration selection. The UE automatically reports its compression capabilities, and the network automatically selects and configures appropriate compression parameters without requiring manual intervention or complex negotiation protocols, thereby reducing device complexity while improving network resource utilization.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to methods for processing data packet and apparatus. One example method includes sending compression configuration information to a network device, receiving compression configuration information of an application layer packet from the network device, and performing compression processing on the application layer packet at an access layer according to the compression configuration information.