Blockchain Satellite Nodes Reduce Handover Overhead

The patent extracts the handover verification function from the gateway and implements it directly at the satellite level through blockchain technology. Each satellite node independently verifies handover requests using blockchain consensus mechanisms, eliminating the mandatory gateway involvement in the verification process. This extraction reduces the data exchange burden on gateways and minimizes network overhead during frequent handovers.

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical communication protocol between satellites and gateways with a blockchain-based distributed verification system. Instead of relying on centralized gateway authentication, the system uses cryptographic hashing, digital signatures, and consensus algorithms to verify handover requests. This substitution eliminates the need for frequent gateway data exchanges while maintaining secure authentication.

The patent implements self-service authentication where satellite nodes independently perform handover verification using their own blockchain instances. Each satellite node maintains a local copy of the blockchain and autonomously verifies handover requests through consensus mechanisms without requiring gateway intervention. This self-service approach maintains authentication reliability while significantly reducing the complexity of gateway data exchange processes.

The patent adds a new dimension to the authentication process by introducing blockchain-based distributed verification. Instead of a single-point gateway authentication, the system distributes authentication capabilities across multiple satellite nodes, each maintaining an independent blockchain. This dimensional change from centralized to distributed authentication maintains reliability while reducing network overhead through parallel verification processes.