Dynamic Priority Bandwidth Allocation for Communication Reliability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication systems face challenges in managing bandwidth allocation and communication quality, particularly during peak demand periods or unexpected events like disasters, leading to potential communication disruptions and data loss, and existing bandwidth reservation methods do not account for unforeseen demand fluctuations.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device that includes an acquisition unit, a priority determination unit, a preferential control information generation unit, and a transmission unit to dynamically assess communication data, determine priority rankings, and adjust bandwidth allocation and communication settings to ensure optimal communication quality and prevent disruptions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If bandwidth reservation is implemented for predictable demand periods, then communication quality is improved during those periods, but the system cannot handle unforeseen demand fluctuations or disasters

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication qualityVSAvoidresponse to unforeseen demand
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic priority adjustment where communication priorities are not fixed but can be changed in real-time based on current network conditions and communication situations. The priority determination unit continuously assesses the communication situation and adjusts priorities dynamically, allowing the system to adapt to both predictable patterns and unforeseen events like disasters or sudden demand spikes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the communication device reports its situation back to the information processing device. This feedback loop enables the system to monitor current communication quality and demand conditions, then adjust priority rankings accordingly. The feedback ensures the system responds to actual network conditions rather than relying solely on pre-reserved bandwidth patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If preferential communication is provided to specific terminals, then user motivation and service quality are improved, but communication disconnection and data loss cannot be completely avoided during high congestion

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice qualityVSAvoidcommunication continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by providing differentiated priority treatment to different communication flows based on their specific characteristics and requirements. Rather than uniform preferential treatment, the system assigns priorities locally to individual communications based on factors like communication type, terminal status, and network conditions, optimizing both service quality and reliability for each specific case.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the priority parameter dynamically based on communication situations. When congestion is detected or communication quality deteriorates, the priority determination unit adjusts priority rankings to maintain critical communications. This parameter change allows the system to preserve communication continuity by reallocating priorities during high congestion periods rather than maintaining fixed preferential assignments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If fixed priority allocation is used for bandwidth management, then allocation simplicity is improved, but flexibility to adapt to changing communication situations is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebandwidth allocation simplicityVSAvoidresponse to communication changes
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces fixed priority allocation with dynamic priority determination. The priority determination unit continuously evaluates communication situations and adjusts priority rankings accordingly. This dynamic approach maintains ease of operation through automated decision-making while providing the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions such as new communications, congestion events, or quality deterioration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements self-service through automated priority determination based on predefined criteria and real-time monitoring. The information processing device automatically assesses communication situations and adjusts priorities without manual intervention, maintaining operational simplicity while achieving adaptability. The system serves itself by making intelligent decisions based on monitored parameters and predetermined rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP3399708B1Information processing device, information processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2020.09.23 KDDI CORP
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AI summary

This information processing device includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire communication data, a priority determination unit configured to determine a priority for identifying a priority ranking in communication bandwidth allocation on the basis of the communication data, a preferential control information generation unit configured to generate preferential control information on the basis of a determination result of the priority determination unit, and a transmission unit configured to transmit device identification information for identifying a device which performs communication and the preferential control information to a communication device which relays communication.