Dynamic Network Resource Activation via Software Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Network service providers face challenges in efficiently modifying user resource allocations in network devices, as existing methods require physical modifications or reconfigurations, leading to high costs and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A method that allows network devices to remotely activate or deactivate network resources based on user demand by receiving activation instructions associated with licenses, configuring components to manage network channels and ports, and providing data flows through these resources without hardware modifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If physical modifications or reconfigurations are performed to modify user resource allocation, then resource allocation can be changed, but the cost and complexity of modifications increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic resource allocation by enabling network devices to activate or deactivate pre-deployed network resources (such as network channels, ports, or components) through software control rather than physical modifications. This allows the system to adapt resource allocation to changing user demands dynamically, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity by making the system configurable through software instructions instead of requiring complex physical reconfiguration operations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-deploying network resources in a deactivated state within the network device. These resources are prepared in advance but remain inactive until needed. When user demand changes, the system can quickly activate or deactivate these pre-positioned resources through software instructions, avoiding the need for complex physical modifications while maintaining flexibility in resource allocation
2Adaptability or versatility
If physical network devices are added or removed to modify resource allocation, then user bandwidth can be adjusted, but operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by designing network devices with multiple functional components that can serve different purposes. Network resources such as channels, ports, and components are designed to be multi-functional - they can be activated or deactivated based on user demand rather than requiring separate physical devices for each function. This allows the system to adjust bandwidth allocation by activating existing dormant resources rather than adding new physical devices, thereby reducing operational costs while maintaining adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the operational state (active/inactive) of existing network resources rather than changing the physical composition of the network device. By controlling parameters such as resource activation status, bandwidth allocation can be adjusted to meet user demands without the need to physically add or remove devices, thereby reducing operational costs while maintaining flexible bandwidth adjustment capability
3Ease of operation
If network resources are pre-deployed in deactivated state, then resource allocation can be modified remotely, but the initial device configuration complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies copying by creating virtual representations or configurations of network resources in a deactivated state. Instead of requiring complex physical setup, the system uses software-based resource definitions that can be copied, stored, and activated as needed. This allows remote configuration capabilities while managing initial configuration complexity through standardized, software-based resource templates rather than complex physical wiring and device setup
Data Source
AI summary
A network device may receive an activation instruction. The network device may provide network resources. The activation instruction may request the network device to activate a particular network resource that is deactivated. The activation instruction may be associated with a license that identifies the particular network resource and identifies a resource request of a user. The network device may configure, based on the activation instruction, a component of the network device to activate the particular network resource. The component, after being configured to activate the particular network resource, may allow data flows, received by the network device, to be provided towards a destination device using the particular network resource. The network device may receive a data flow and provide, by the component of the network device, the data flow towards the destination device using the particular network resource.