Data Bandwidth Optimization Module for Network Congestion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current network connections face data bandwidth limitations, which are not effectively addressed by existing technologies, leading to inefficient data transmission and potential network congestion.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for data bandwidth optimization, including a data bandwidth optimization module that determines network connection limitations and provides this information to other devices, allowing for dynamic adjustment of data usage and connection settings to optimize bandwidth utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If data transmission continues at high speed without bandwidth optimization, then productivity is improved, but network congestion increases and data loss occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission speedVSAvoidnetwork congestion
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors network conditions and dynamically adjusts data transmission rates based on real-time feedback about bandwidth availability and network congestion levels, preventing harmful effects while maintaining optimal productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic bandwidth allocation that adapts transmission parameters in real-time based on changing network conditions, allowing the system to optimize data flow velocity and prevent congestion through continuous adjustment rather than static rate limiting

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Stability of the object's composition

If bandwidth limitations are enforced without optimization, then network stability is improved, but data transmission efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork stabilityVSAvoiddata transmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system changes transmission parameters such as data packet size, transmission interval, and protocol selection based on network conditions to maintain stability while optimizing efficiency, rather than enforcing fixed bandwidth limitations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If existing bandwidth management technologies are used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different network conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebandwidth management complexityVSAvoidadaptability to network conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-diagnosis and self-optimization by automatically detecting network conditions and adjusting transmission parameters without requiring complex external management infrastructure, achieving high adaptability with minimal added complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP3145123B1Apparatus, method and program product for data bandwidth optimization
Publication Date: 2020.05.06 LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
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AI summary

Apparatuses, methods, and program products are disclosed for data bandwidth limitation. By use of a processor, a data bandwidth limitation of a network connection of a first electronic device is determined. A request from a second electronic device to access the network connection of the first electronic device is received. Data corresponding to the data bandwidth limitation to the second electronic device in response to receiving the request from the second electronic device to access the network connection is provided.