Access Service Node Identity-Location Separation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing IP address system, particularly in TCP/IP, faces issues with host mobility and dual function overload, leading to increased route load and application interruptions, as it does not separate access identifiers from location identifiers effectively, and lacks compatibility with both IPV4 and IPV6 networks.

Innovation Solution

The proposed architecture introduces separate access identifiers (AID) and Routing-Location Identifiers (RID) to segregate the dual functions of IP addresses, using an Access Service Node (ASN) to manage AID-RID mappings, ensuring compatibility with IPV4 and IPV6 terminals and networks, and reducing route load through a dual-plane forwarding system.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the IP address serves both as location identifier and access identifier, then the dual function is achieved, but the route load increases and application interruption occurs during host mobility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedual function of IP addressVSAvoidapplication continuity during mobility
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the IP address functionality into two separate identifiers: L (location identifier) and N (namespace identifier/access identifier). The L address identifies the network location and routing path, while the N address identifies the application namespace and access point. This segmentation allows the location to change without affecting the access identifier, thereby maintaining application continuity during host mobility while preserving the dual function capability through separate identifiers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Quantity of substance

If the IP address space is expanded to meet service requirements, then the address number capacity increases, but the route load and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaddress space capacityVSAvoidroute load
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the address space into two components: L (location) and N (namespace). The L address space is optimized for routing efficiency with a smaller, more manageable scope, while the N address space provides the expanded address capacity needed for service applications. This segmentation allows large address spaces to be supported without proportionally increasing route load, as routing decisions are primarily based on the compact L address.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the access identifier function (N address) from the location identifier function (L address). By taking out the namespace identification from the routing function, the system can support expanded address spaces for applications without requiring the route to handle the full complexity of large address spaces, thereby reducing route load while maintaining address capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the access identifier is changed to support mobility, then the mobility support is improved, but the application connection is interrupted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehost mobility supportVSAvoidapplication connection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the identifier into L (location) and N (namespace/access) components. During mobility, the L address changes to reflect the new location, while the N address remains constant to maintain application connections. This segmentation enables mobility support through location changes without disrupting application stability, as the access identifier (N) remains unchanged.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces the N address as an intermediary between the application and the network location. The application communicates through the stable N address, which acts as a mediator that abstracts away the changing L address. This intermediary mechanism allows the application connection to remain stable even as the underlying location (L) changes during mobility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Device complexity

If the existing IP address system is used without separation, then the system simplicity is maintained, but the route load increases and mobility is not supported

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem structureVSAvoidroute load and mobility support
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the identifier into L and N components, which enables mobility support and route load reduction through specialized handling of each component. The L component handles location-specific routing, while the N component handles application-specific access, creating a more efficient system despite the added structural element of separation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter structure from a single IP address to a paired (L, N) identifier system. This parameter change fundamentally alters how addressing and routing work, enabling mobility support and route load optimization by changing the fundamental parameters of the addressing system rather than trying to modify the existing single-address approach.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP2466801B1Communication method and corresponding access service node
Publication Date: 2019.11.06 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

The present invention provides a communication method, and a method for forwarding the data message during the communication process and a communication node thereof. The communication method is used in the identity identifier and position separation network, and includes the following steps an Access Service Node (ASN) establishes the binding relationship between the first identifier of the terminal and the transceiver link for each access terminal, when receiving the data message sent from the terminal on the transmitting-receiving link, if the source address of the data message is the second identifier of the terminal, the ASN converts the source address to the first identifier of the terminal and sends the data message to the core network to forward it. The present invention also provides another communication method While the requirement for the number of the coding space is met, the present invention realizes the intercommunication and interconnection with the traditional IP network, realizes the compatibility with the upper application of 1PV4/IPV6, and supports the various application programs of the IPv4/IPv6 network to transplant smoothly to the network-based architecture of identity identifier and position separation.