Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation for Home Network Media Sessions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Home network users face issues with wireless connections, bandwidth availability, and radio frequency interference, leading to degradation of media experiences and device failures due to contention for broadband access in multi-device environments.
Innovation Solution
A system that configures devices to prioritize network resource allocation based on usage metrics such as location, capability, content type, and proximity, allowing devices to dynamically adjust bandwidth allocation and request resources through a user interface, using predefined rules to manage network assets and negotiate with other devices for optimal resource distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are added to the home network, then network coverage and device connectivity are improved, but bandwidth availability and media experience degrade due to contention for broadband access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic bandwidth allocation where the router continuously monitors network conditions, device priorities, and usage patterns to adjust bandwidth distribution in real-time. This allows the system to adapt to changing network demands while maintaining quality of service for priority devices, resolving the contradiction between supporting multiple devices and preserving bandwidth availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes network parameters such as bandwidth allocation thresholds, priority levels, and contention window sizes based on detected network conditions. By dynamically adjusting these parameters, the router can optimize bandwidth distribution across multiple devices while preventing degradation of media experiences, thus resolving the contradiction between device connectivity and bandwidth availability.
2Reliability
If bandwidth is allocated to maintain media experience quality, then media playback reliability is improved, but network resource availability for other devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by assigning different service quality levels to different devices and applications based on their priority classifications. Priority devices receiving bandwidth allocations sufficient for high-quality media playback, while lower-priority devices receive appropriate but reduced allocations. This localized quality differentiation maintains media reliability for critical devices without unnecessarily restricting resources for other network functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service through automated bandwidth management where the router independently monitors network conditions, identifies bandwidth contention, and reallocates resources without user intervention. This self-managing approach ensures media playback reliability is maintained while automatically adjusting resource availability for other devices based on current network conditions, resolving the contradiction between reliability and adaptability.
3Productivity
If devices transmit data simultaneously, then network productivity and data transfer speed are improved, but radio frequency interference increases causing device failures and media session interruptions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action through time-based scheduling of data transmissions and bandwidth allocations. The router divides network access into time slots and periodically reallocates bandwidth to different devices based on their priority levels and current needs. This periodic structure organizes simultaneous transmissions to minimize radio frequency interference while maintaining overall network productivity, as devices transmit in coordinated intervals rather than chaotic simultaneity.
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AI summary
A home network can be dynamically reconfigured when IP connected or wireless devices are requesting network access makes it easier for consumers to keep their current viewing, listening, or Internet sessions alive and functioning properly. Home network use can be managed by any device on the home network if desired, not just a central home router, through series of messages that are exchanged by each device updating its priority status.