Binary Tree IP Address Allocation Reduces Fragmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing IP address allocation methods face inefficiencies and fragmentation, making it challenging to manage network infrastructure effectively and anticipate future IP address needs.
Innovation Solution
The system employs a binary tree structure to allocate IP addresses, determining the tree's height based on the IP subnet size, selecting nodes at different levels for allocation, and designating free nodes to minimize fragmentation and optimize future needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional IP address allocation methods are used, then IP addresses can be assigned to devices, but IP address fragmentation occurs and route tables become large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the IP address space into hierarchical segments using a binary tree structure. IP addresses are segmented into prefix portions (common to a group) and suffix portions (unique to individual devices), allowing efficient aggregation of routes at higher levels of the hierarchy and reducing overall route table size.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a dimensional transformation by mapping flat IP address allocation into a multi-dimensional binary tree structure with multiple levels. This dimensional change enables hierarchical organization of IP addresses, where higher levels represent broader network segments and lower levels represent individual devices, facilitating more efficient routing.
2Productivity
If IP addresses are allocated without considering future needs, then current allocation is simple, but future expansion requires reorganization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-allocating IP address ranges to organizational units (OUs) before actual devices are assigned. The binary tree structure is built in advance with reserved nodes for future allocations, allowing rapid device onboarding without requiring structural reorganization later.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by creating a flexible binary tree structure that can dynamically adapt to changing network requirements. Nodes can be allocated and de-allocated as devices are added or removed, and the hierarchical structure automatically adjusts to accommodate organizational changes while maintaining allocation efficiency.
3Loss of time
If IP addresses are allocated without a structured approach, then allocation is quick, but fragmentation increases and management becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary binary tree structure that mediates between IP address allocation requests and the actual IP address space. This intermediary structure organizes allocations systematically, tracking which address ranges are assigned to which organizational units, thereby simplifying management and reducing fragmentation while maintaining allocation speed.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a system and a method for internet protocol (IP) address allocation. The system is configured to determine a height of a binary tree based on a size of an IP subnet. The binary tree comprises a plurality of levels and a plurality of nodes, each level of the plurality of levels includes at least one node of the plurality of nodes. The system is further configured to select a first set of nodes of the plurality of nodes to allocate the IP address for a first group. Each node of the first set of nodes belongs to a different level of the plurality of levels. The system is further configured to assign a second set of nodes of the plurality of nodes as free nodes in the binary tree. Each node of the second set of nodes belongs to the different level.