Edge Connection Aggregation via Proxy Service Discovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing edge computing systems face challenges such as increased latency, higher number of connections, and unnecessary computation due to a large number of connection attempts, especially for devices belonging to a single user, leading to network congestion and higher energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
A framework that groups related devices into edge groups, selects a proxy device to manage edge server and service discovery, and aggregates connections through an edge group services entity, reducing the number of connection attempts and optimizing link usage based on device capabilities and application requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices establish individual connections to edge servers, then service discovery capability is improved, but network congestion and latency increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an edge group services entity as an intermediary that centralizes service discovery functionality. Instead of multiple devices independently discovering services (which causes network congestion), the intermediary handles service discovery requests centrally, reducing latency and network load while maintaining service discovery capability for all devices in the edge group.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple individual device connections into a single aggregated connection through the edge group services entity. By combining service discovery requests from multiple devices into unified communication flows, the system reduces the total number of connections and eliminates redundant communication, thereby reducing latency and network congestion.
2Reliability
If multiple devices establish individual connections to edge servers, then connection reliability is improved, but bandwidth usage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual device connections into aggregated connections through the edge group services entity. This consolidation reduces total bandwidth consumption by eliminating redundant communication channels while maintaining connection reliability through the coordinated management of aggregated connections representing multiple devices.
3Speed
If devices perform independent computation, then processing speed is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts computationally intensive tasks from resource-constrained edge devices and transfers them to remote cloud computing facilities. This extraction allows local devices to maintain fast response times for user interactions while consuming minimal energy, as the heavy computational workload is performed remotely on more powerful infrastructure.
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AI summary
The present application relates to devices and components including apparatus, systems, and methods for connections aggregation among related devices for edge computing. Such techniques may include a grouping of related devices as an edge group, and assignment of a proxy device for distribution of edge server discovery information among the edge group.