Edge Device Network Resource Prioritization
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Solution Overview
Problem
As the number of smart devices and information handling systems increases, network management becomes complex, leading to bottlenecks where devices may not have access to network resources due to competing demands, resulting in inefficiencies and potential service disruptions.
Innovation Solution
An edge device executes code instructions of an edge throughput services management system to prioritize network access for information handling systems and smart devices, monitor data bandwidth usage, and make recommendations to optimize network resource allocation, predicting and preventing future issues by analyzing historical data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the number of smart devices and information handling systems increases, then network capacity and connectivity are improved, but network management complexity increases and bottlenecks occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an edge device as an intermediary between the core network and multiple smart devices. This edge device consolidates management functions, acting as a mediator that simplifies network management complexity while supporting increased device quantities. The edge device handles authentication, authorization, and resource allocation for multiple devices without requiring direct core network involvement for each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments network management functions by introducing edge devices that operate independently from the core network. This segmentation allows local management of device clusters at the edge, reducing the management burden on the core network and enabling scalable deployment as device quantities increase.
2Adaptability or versatility
If devices compete for network resources, then network access is provided to more devices, but network performance deteriorates and service disruptions occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary authentication and authorization at the edge device before devices access network resources. This preliminary action establishes priority levels and resource allocations in advance, preventing service disruptions by ensuring that critical services have guaranteed access while allowing non-critical devices to compete for remaining resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where the edge device continuously monitors network conditions and adjusts resource distribution in real-time. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt to changing device requirements and network conditions, maintaining service reliability while providing access to multiple devices through flexible priority-based scheduling.
3Ease of operation
If centralized network management is used, then control is simplified, but response time to local issues increases and scalability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments management control by distributing functions to edge devices that operate autonomously in their local networks. Each edge device handles authentication, authorization, and resource allocation locally, eliminating the need for real-time core network involvement in local decisions. This segmentation maintains control simplicity through standardized protocols while dramatically reducing response times for local issues.
4Object-generated harmful factors
If network resources are shared equally, then fairness is improved, but priority services suffer and overall network efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality differentiation by assigning different priority levels and resource allocation policies to different devices and services based on their requirements. The edge device applies specific quality-of-service policies locally, ensuring that priority services receive guaranteed resources while non-critical services share remaining resources fairly. This approach eliminates network inefficiency by matching resource allocation to actual service needs rather than applying uniform distribution.
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AI summary
An edge device is disclosed and includes a processor, a memory, and a power management unit (PMU). The processor executes code instructions of an edge throughput services management system for managing a wireless network and one or more devices operatively coupled to the wireless network and the edge device. The processor detects a number of managed client information handling systems operatively coupled to the edge device; creates a persona associated with each of the managed client information handling systems; conducts an inventory of one or more applications requiring network access associated within each persona; prioritizes each persona for network access; and prioritizes each application associated with each persona for network access. The edge throughput services management system to provide a service for monitoring and recommending adjustments to the wireless network and managed client information handling systems for flexible data bandwidth access to the wireless network.