Mobile Device Connection Manager for IP Traffic Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile network technologies face challenges in optimizing IP traffic and ensuring Quality of Experience (QoE) for users, particularly during mobility and when handling bandwidth-intensive applications, as they lack end-to-end visibility and decision-making capabilities to adapt to changing network conditions and application needs.
Innovation Solution
The integration of a network Topology Aware Information Server (TAIS), such as an ALTO server, with a Connection Manager in mobile devices to provide end-to-end IP traffic optimization criteria, enabling proactive and adaptive selection of IP connection endpoints that minimize path costs and ensure QoE continuity across different access technologies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If mobile network technologies use traditional routing methods without end-to-end visibility, then device complexity is reduced, but IP traffic optimization and QoE are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a Connection Manager as an intermediary component that provides end-to-end visibility and decision-making capabilities for IP traffic optimization. This mediator enables the mobile device to select optimal IP connection endpoints based on network conditions, thereby improving QoE without requiring fundamental changes to the core network architecture.
2Adaptability or versatility
If mobile devices lack decision-making capabilities for IP connection endpoint selection, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to changing network conditions and application needs is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The Connection Manager implements dynamic decision-making capabilities that allow the mobile device to adapt to changing network conditions and application needs in real-time. The system continuously monitors network state and application requirements, dynamically selecting optimal IP connection endpoints to maximize adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the Connection Manager receives information about network conditions, application performance, and user experience, then uses this feedback to make informed decisions about IP connection endpoint selection. This closed-loop approach enhances adaptability by continuously adjusting to changing conditions.
3Reliability
If traditional network architectures are used without integration of TAIS/ALTO server, then network infrastructure complexity is reduced, but end-to-end IP traffic optimization capability is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates a Topology Aware Information Server (TAIS) or Application Layer Traffic Optimization (ALTO) server into the network infrastructure to provide universal end-to-end visibility and optimization capabilities. This multi-functional server handles various optimization tasks including endpoint selection, path cost calculation, and traffic engineering, thereby enhancing IP traffic optimization capability across different network conditions.
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AI summary
In an embodiment, there is provided a method for optimization of IP traffic between a User Equipment having access to an IP network via an IP Connectivity Access Network, and an IP connection endpoint in said IP network, for an application allowing a choice in said IP connection endpoint, said method comprising at least one step based on a selection of an IP connection endpoint according to end-to-end IP traffic optimization criteria.