Multi-Connection Data Segmentation for Streaming Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional single-network environments are prone to quality of service issues, dropped connections, and interrupted bandwidth sharing, leading to inefficient data transfer and substandard networking services, particularly affecting streaming video experiences.
Innovation Solution
Data is divided into portions and transmitted using multiple types of data connections, such as HPNA, Home Plug, WiFi, and Ethernet, allowing for intelligent selection based on bandwidth, latency, and priority, and reassembled at the receiving end to enhance throughput and reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single network is used for transferring all data, then the network infrastructure is simple, but quality of service issues occur including dropped connections and interrupted bandwidth sharing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments data into multiple portions that can be transmitted over different network connections simultaneously. This allows the system to distribute data transmission across multiple networks (e.g., WiFi, Ethernet, cellular), preventing single-network congestion and connection drops while maintaining service reliability without requiring a completely complex infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically selects which network connections to use based on real-time conditions. The patent implements adaptive routing that monitors network quality and adjusts data transmission routes dynamically, allowing the system to switch between available networks to maintain quality of service while keeping the overall infrastructure manageable.
2Speed
If faster networking protocols and higher bandwidth connections are provided, then data transfer speed improves, but quality of service issues and dropped connections persist
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing data into portions and transmitting them over multiple simultaneous connections, the system achieves higher effective throughput without relying on a single high-speed connection that may drop. This segmentation approach allows the system to maintain both speed and reliability by using multiple parallel data paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the transmission parameters by utilizing multiple network connections with different characteristics (bandwidth, latency, reliability) simultaneously. The system adapts the data transmission parameters dynamically based on the performance of each individual connection, optimizing both speed and reliability.
3Device complexity
If all data is transmitted through a single network connection, then the system is simple to manage, but packet loss and substandard networking service occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments data transmission across multiple network connections, which distributes the load and reduces packet loss by eliminating the single point of failure. The system manages complexity through automated selection and routing of data portions across available networks, maintaining simplicity in operation while significantly reducing information loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that monitor the performance of each network connection and adjust data routing accordingly. This feedback loop allows the system to automatically respond to packet loss and connection issues, maintaining low information loss while managing complexity through intelligent automation.
4Device complexity
If streaming video is transmitted over a traditional single network, then the setup is simple, but viewing experience is interrupted due to quality of service issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments video data into portions that can be transmitted simultaneously over multiple network connections. This ensures continuous streaming by distributing the data flow across multiple paths, preventing interruptions caused by single-network congestion or drops, while maintaining simple overall system setup through automated management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous video streaming by using multiple concurrent network connections that work together to deliver uninterrupted data flow. The patent implements mechanisms to ensure continuous useful action by switching between available connections if one fails, guaranteeing uninterrupted viewing experience while keeping the setup simple through automated connection management.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method are provided for communicating data over a network. In some embodiments relating to data transmission, data is divided into a plurality of portions, such that the portions may be transmitted utilizing a plurality of different types of data connections. In other embodiments relating to data receipt, a plurality of portions of data is received utilizing a plurality of different types of data connections, after which the portions may be reassembled.