Data Transfer Evaluation Display for Bandwidth-Aware Scheduling
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need to evaluate the viability of data transfers between communication nodes, considering factors like bandwidth availability and scheduled transfer times, to ensure effective data transmission.
Innovation Solution
A data transfer evaluation system that generates an evaluation display showing graphical and visual representations of bandwidth availability and transfer data, providing a visual indication of data transfer viability, and allowing modifications to commencement times, transfer rates, and communication connections to optimize data transfer requests.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If data transfer is scheduled at a specific time with target transfer rate, then data transmission reliability is improved, but bandwidth availability may be insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary evaluation of bandwidth availability before scheduling data transfer. The evaluation module determines whether sufficient bandwidth will be available at the target commencement time by analyzing predicted bandwidth profiles, allowing operators to assess transfer viability in advance and adjust schedules accordingly
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the evaluation display based on real-time or predicted bandwidth conditions. The graphical representation of bandwidth availability and visual representation of transmittal data are updated to reflect current network conditions, enabling adaptive scheduling decisions
2Loss of time
If visual representation of transmittal data is superimposed on bandwidth availability graph, then data transfer viability assessment speed is improved, but display complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the graphical representation of bandwidth availability with the visual representation of transmittal data through superimposition. This combination allows operators to assess data transfer viability by visually comparing the required transfer parameters against available bandwidth in a single integrated display, significantly improving assessment speed
Solution Approach 2:
The evaluation display uses color coding to indicate transfer viability status. Different colors represent whether the data transfer request is viable or not, providing immediate visual feedback to operators without requiring complex analysis of the overlaid graphical elements
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple parameters (commencement time, transfer rate, connection) can be modified, then data transfer adaptability is improved, but system operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic modification capabilities for multiple parameters including target commencement time, target transfer rate, and target communications connection. Operators can adjust these parameters interactively, and the evaluation display updates automatically to reflect the changes, maintaining adaptability while simplifying operation through automated re-evaluation
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate feedback to operators when parameters are modified. The evaluation display automatically updates to show the impact of parameter changes on transfer viability, allowing operators to iteratively adjust parameters until optimal conditions are achieved without manual calculation or complex analysis
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AI summary
A data transfer evaluation system and method for data transfer management are disclosed. For a data transfer request, bandwidth availability between communication nodes, during a period that incorporates a target commencement time for the requested data transfer, and transmittal data comprising a target transfer rate and a duration for an amount of data to be transferred at the target transfer rate are used to generate image data for a display unit to output an evaluation display that provides a visual indication as to whether the data transfer request is viable and that presents at least one graphical control element usable to modify the data transfer request to generate an updated evaluation display.