Dynamic Bandwidth Expansion Element for Multi-Link Aggregation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multi-link aggregation technologies cannot provide sufficient bandwidth for devices such as PCs, AR, or VR, which require larger bandwidth for applications like video conferencing, as they are limited to single-device aggregation and do not meet the demands of these devices effectively.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic bandwidth expansion method and system that combines Wi-Fi multi-mode coexistence technology and multi-link aggregation technology to establish a dynamic bandwidth expansion element with at least two different network links, enabling devices to connect through an external interface and communicate with a server using multiple network links, such as 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi, thereby providing increased bandwidth without requiring multi-link aggregation function on the terminal devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multi-link aggregation technology is used, then bandwidth is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a bandwidth expansion element as an intermediary device that performs multi-link aggregation. This element aggregates multiple network links (Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G) and provides the combined bandwidth to terminal devices through an external interface, eliminating the need for terminal devices to implement complex multi-link aggregation functions themselves.
2Quantity of substance
If single-device aggregation is used, then device complexity is reduced, but bandwidth is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The bandwidth expansion element provides universal service to multiple terminal devices through its external interface. It can serve different types of devices (smartphones, PCs, AR/VR devices) regardless of whether they have native multi-link aggregation capabilities, making the high-bandwidth service universally accessible.
3Quantity of substance
If multi-link aggregation function is required on terminal devices, then bandwidth is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bandwidth expansion element acts as a mediator that handles the complex multi-link aggregation operations. Terminal devices simply need to connect to the external interface of this element, which automatically manages the aggregation of multiple network links without requiring users to configure or manage complex network settings.
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AI summary
A dynamic bandwidth expansion method, apparatus and system are provided. The method may include: establishing a dynamic bandwidth expansion element, where the dynamic bandwidth expansion element includes at least two different network links; configuring an external interface for the dynamic bandwidth expansion element; and connecting with the external interface, and communicating with a server through the at least two different network links.