Dynamic Network Packet Routing for Multi-Operator Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current telecommunication devices lack the ability to optimally select network connectivities for packet-based communications due to suboptimal selection techniques that do not fully utilize the varying benefits of different packet-based networks, leading to inefficient use of infrastructure and potential poor user experience.
Innovation Solution
A telecommunications device equipped with a routing module that selects the optimal network connectivity for each network packet based on user-defined criteria, connectivity metrics, and packet attributes, allowing dynamic updates to ensure the best performance, cost, or quality of service by evaluating available network options from multiple operators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a universal preference rule (e.g., always use WiFi when available) is used for network selection, then the selection process is simple and easy to implement, but the network selection becomes suboptimal and does not take advantage of varying network benefits
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic network selection by continuously monitoring network conditions (signal strength, latency, bandwidth, cost) and adjusting the selected network connectivity in real-time based on current conditions rather than using static universal preferences. This allows the system to adapt to changing network environments and optimize performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes selection parameters by evaluating multiple network attributes (signal strength, latency, bandwidth, cost) instead of relying on a single universal preference rule. Different parameters are weighted and combined to determine the optimal network selection, allowing flexible adaptation to various scenarios.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a telecommunication device is tethered to a single network operator, then the device has a stable and simple network configuration, but it cannot take advantage of varying coverage and benefits from different network operators
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the telecommunication device to function with multiple network operators simultaneously by implementing a routing module that can select from multiple network connectivities. The device becomes universal in its ability to work with different operators (WiFi, cellular networks from multiple providers) rather than being limited to a single operator.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically switches between different network operators based on real-time conditions such as coverage, signal strength, and cost. This dynamic behavior allows the device to maintain stable connectivity by automatically transitioning between operators when conditions change, rather than being statically tethered to one operator.
3Speed
If simple universal preference rules are used for network selection, then the selection process is fast and requires minimal processing, but the user experience and performance optimization are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-evaluating and caching network condition data (signal strength, latency, bandwidth) before actual network selection is needed. This allows the routing module to make fast selection decisions based on pre-computed information, reducing the processing time during actual packet transmission while still maintaining optimization.
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AI summary
A telecommunication device configured to select one of a plurality of network connectivities of the telecommunication device to use for transmission of a network packet is described herein. The telecommunication device may select the network connectivity based on user routing criteria, connectivity metrics, or transmission times. The user routing criteria may be dynamically updated during a communication or connection, affecting selection of the network connectivity for further network packets. The network connectivities may be respectively associated with different network operators. Also, the telecommunication device may select a first network connectivity for transmitting a first network packet and a second network connectivity for transmitting a second network packet. Further, the telecommunication device may select a first network connectivity for uplink communications and a second network connectivity for downlink communications.