Branch IP Session Recording via Local Packet Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current branch IP recording systems require dedicated equipment, are costly, burdensome to maintain, and lack support for new multimedia types, with existing solutions being unsatisfactory for rapid and complete retrieval of relevant information.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for recording multi-party Internet Protocol (IP) sessions on existing branch devices, utilizing a data capturer and recorder to capture and record data packets locally, allowing for unified recording of various multimedia types without the need for additional resources or dedicated servers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If dedicated recording equipment is deployed at each branch, then recording functionality is achieved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes existing branch devices perform both their original networking functions and additional recording functions through software modules. The branch device becomes a multi-functional platform that handles packet routing, switching, and local recording without requiring separate dedicated recording hardware at each location.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the recording functionality with existing branch devices by deploying software agents that capture and store packet copies locally. This merging eliminates the need for separate dedicated recording equipment at each branch, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining recording capabilities.
2Ease of operation
If centralized recording is implemented, then data management is simplified, but network dependency increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the recording system into distributed components at each branch (local recording agents) that operate independently. Each branch device maintains its own recording capability, allowing local data capture and storage without continuous network connection to the central server, thus reducing network dependency while enabling centralized management when connected.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary local recording at branch devices before data needs to be retrieved or before network connectivity is required. Recording agents continuously capture and store packet copies locally, so that when data is needed, it is already available without requiring real-time network access during the recording process.
3Reliability
If local recording is performed at branches, then data security is improved, but bandwidth consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary packet copies for recording purposes from the main data flow and stores them locally at branch devices. This selective extraction approach captures only relevant data for security and archival purposes, minimizing the impact on network bandwidth while ensuring data is securely stored locally without requiring continuous transmission to central servers.
4Reliability
If proprietary recording solutions are used, then specific requirements are met, but adaptability to new multimedia types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal recording agent that operates on standard IP networks and can capture various types of data packets regardless of their specific protocol or content type. The system is designed to handle different multimedia formats and communication protocols through a unified approach, making it adaptable to new media types without requiring proprietary specialized solutions for each format.
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AI summary
Apparatus for recording multi-party Internet Protocol (IP) sessions at a branch, the apparatus comprising: a data capturer, deployed on a device in a local network of the branch, configured to capture at least one data packet of a multi-party IP session involving the branch; and a recorder, deployed on the device, associated with the data capturer, and configured to receive at least one of the captured data packets from the data capturer and to record the received data packets.