Communication Routing Device for Redundant Network Pathways
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication networks for transmitting data messages to a central processing hub are costly and time-consuming to install and maintain, and they often lack multiple network options, leading to reduced service reliability due to reliance on a single telecommunication link and interface processor.
Innovation Solution
A system that connects a central processing hub with multiple remote client devices through multiple communications networks, including datacenter, colocation, and IP/VPN networks, with interface processors located at client datacenters or colocation facilities, allowing for network redundancy and flexible data routing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single telecommunication link and interface processor are used, then the system is simpler and less costly, but service reliability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple communications networks (telecommunication network, datacenter network, colocation network, IP network) into a unified network infrastructure that provides redundant pathways for data transmission. This merging of multiple networks resolves the contradiction by maintaining simplicity of use while achieving high reliability through diversified routing options.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements redundant interface processors and multiple network pathways in advance, so that when one network or interface processor fails, alternative pathways are already available. This beforehand cushioning ensures service reliability without requiring complex real-time switching mechanisms, thus resolving the contradiction between reliability and complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If interface processors are installed at all datacenter locations, then service coverage is improved, but installation time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal interface processor architecture that can serve multiple datacenter locations through virtualization and remote access capabilities. A single physical interface processor can manage connections across multiple networks and locations, providing universal service coverage without requiring separate hardware installations at each location, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and installation time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces colocation facilities as intermediary points between central datacenters and remote locations. These colocation interfaces act as mediators that provide local presence and service coverage without requiring full interface processor installations at every endpoint, thereby achieving broad service coverage with reduced installation complexity and time.
3Reliability
If multiple network options are provided, then service reliability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic network routing that automatically selects the most appropriate communication pathway based on real-time network conditions, availability, and performance metrics. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to maintain high service availability through multiple network options while keeping the routing logic manageable through automated decision-making algorithms that adapt to changing conditions without requiring complex manual configuration.
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AI summary
A networking system for transmitting a data message from one or more remote client devices to a central processing hub is provided. The system includes a plurality of communications networks each connecting the central processing hub with the one or more remote client devices. The plurality of communications networks includes at least two separate communications networks. The system also includes at least one interface processor and a communication routing (CR) computing device connected to each of the communications networks. The CR computing device is configured to receive a data message from the one or more remote client devices, and direct the data message to one of the communications networks for transmission to the central processing hub. The data message is a payment transaction data message.