Dynamic Reverse Proxy for Cloud Gaming Session Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gaming cloud systems face inefficiencies and security challenges due to the use of statically configured routes and persistent connections, leading to unbalanced loads on game servers, latency issues, and potential vulnerabilities.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a dynamically configurable reverse proxy system that randomly selects ports and assigns them for each gaming session, using a provision manager to distribute load intelligently and provide fault tolerance by bringing online/offline reverse proxy nodes as needed, and employing a network address translation (NAT) process with a binary-tree rule structure for efficient packet routing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If statically configured routes and persistent connections are used, then connection stability is improved, but load balance deteriorates and security vulnerabilities increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic connection management where the reverse proxy establishes new connections to game servers for each gaming session request, replacing static persistent connections. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt to changing server availability and load conditions, improving load balance while maintaining connection stability through on-demand reconnection
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the connection parameter from persistent to ephemeral by configuring the reverse proxy to create new connections for each session. This parameter change enables better load distribution across multiple game servers while maintaining stable user experience through automatic connection management
2Device complexity
If statically configured routes are used, then system complexity is reduced, but latency increases due to unbalanced loads
Solution Approach 1:
The reverse proxy automatically manages connection establishment and routing decisions without requiring complex external configuration. The system self-adjusts to server availability and performance conditions, reducing the need for manual route management while minimizing latency through intelligent automatic routing
3Reliability
If persistent connections are maintained, then connection reliability is improved, but security vulnerabilities increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system discards persistent connections after gaming sessions end and recovers resources by establishing new connections for subsequent sessions. This approach eliminates security vulnerabilities associated with long-lived connections while maintaining reliability through fresh connection establishment for each session
Solution Approach 2:
The reverse proxy implements periodic connection renewal by establishing new connections at the start of each gaming session rather than maintaining continuous persistent connections. This periodic reconnection pattern enhances security by limiting the exposure window while ensuring reliable connectivity for each session
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AI summary
A gaming cloud gaming system and a method of initiating a gaming session. One embodiment of the gaming cloud gaming system includes a computing system having: (1) an entry point operable to receive a game session request and generate instructions for establishing a connection between a client and a game server, and (2) a dynamically configurable reverse proxy operable to proxy for the game server and configured to employ the instructions to create a route to a randomly selected port on the game server through which the connection is makeable.