Dynamic Orchestrator Selection via Rendezvous Data Packages
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Solution Overview
Problem
In distributed systems, the static onboarding processes for endpoint devices often result in misalignment of resources with the goals of operators, leading to inefficiencies and resource scarcity, as the selection of orchestrators for onboarding is not dynamically managed.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize a rendezvous server to provide endpoint devices with rendezvous data packages containing network information, preference, limiting, and weight information for multiple orchestrators, allowing the endpoint devices to dynamically select the most suitable orchestrator for onboarding based on these criteria, thereby aligning with the operator's goals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If static onboarding processes are used for endpoint devices, then the onboarding can be completed, but resource allocation becomes inefficient and resource scarcity occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic onboarding processes where endpoint devices can query multiple orchestrators and receive responses with availability metrics, load information, and preference scores. This allows the system to adapt resource allocation in real-time based on current conditions rather than using static pre-configured orchestrator assignments, thereby improving both onboarding efficiency and resource utilization
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes key parameters including orchestrator selection criteria (from static to dynamic), resource allocation metrics (from fixed to variable), and device-orchestrator matching parameters (from predetermined to negotiable). These parameter changes enable the system to optimize resource distribution and prevent resource scarcity by adjusting allocations based on actual system state
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple orchestrators are introduced for dynamic selection, then resource allocation improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary communication protocol and data exchange format that simplifies interactions between endpoint devices and multiple orchestrators. The standardized rendezvous process, preference scoring mechanism, and structured response formats act as intermediaries that manage the complexity of multi-orchestrator coordination, allowing flexible selection without proportionally increasing system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the orchestrator selection process into distinct phases: initial rendezvous with multiple orchestrators, evaluation of preference criteria, scoring and ranking, and final selection. This segmentation allows each phase to be handled independently with specialized logic, making the overall complex process more manageable and maintainable while preserving adaptability
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AI summary
Methods and systems for managing endpoint devices are disclosed. The endpoint devices may be managed by onboarding them. To onboarding the endpoint devices, orchestrators may be dynamically selected. The orchestrators may be dynamically selected using rendezvous data packages provided by the orchestrators. The rendezvous data packages may enable a particular orchestrator to be discriminated from the other orchestrators. By dynamically selecting the orchestrator, the endpoint device may be more likely to be onboarded in a manner that aligns its operation with its owner's goals.