Edge IDC Packet Delivery Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current call over network (CON) systems face connectivity issues due to sub-optimal internet infrastructure, leading to transmission delays and packet loss, especially across long distances, which compromises call quality and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The system employs central and edge internet data centers with routing and access controllers, last mile optimizers, and relay servers to identify and select the best server connections based on ISP and geographic proximity, and dynamically adjusts transmission algorithms to optimize packet delivery and reroute pathways in real-time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If data is transmitted over the internet using best effort network, then network coverage and accessibility are improved, but transmission timing and quality are worsened due to torturous pathways and sub-optimal conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediary components including a network optimizer, pathway tester, and intelligent router that act as mediators between the internet infrastructure and the communication endpoints. These intermediaries actively monitor, test, and optimize transmission pathways to compensate for the inherent deficiencies of best-effort network infrastructure, thereby maintaining high transmission quality while preserving broad network accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by continuously testing and evaluating multiple transmission pathways before actual data transmission occurs. The pathway tester proactively assesses network conditions, identifies optimal routes, and pre-configures routing tables to ensure that when communication needs arise, the already-optimized pathways are immediately available, preventing quality degradation.
2Reliability
If video quality is reduced or call is dropped in sub-optimal network conditions, then communication reliability is improved by avoiding bad connections, but communication continuity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adaptation by continuously monitoring network conditions and automatically adjusting transmission parameters in real-time. Rather than statically reducing quality or dropping calls, the system dynamically modifies packet routing, compression levels, and pathway selection based on current network state, allowing communication to maintain both reliability and continuity through adaptive response to changing conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes multiple transmission parameters including packet size, routing paths, compression ratios, and protocol selections based on real-time network assessment. The intelligent router and network optimizer adjust these parameters dynamically to maintain communication quality and continuity even in sub-optimal conditions, avoiding the need to drop calls or permanently reduce quality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple participants are engaged in conference call requiring coordination, then communication versatility is improved, but susceptibility to transmission delays and packet loss is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the conference call transmission into multiple independent pathways and channels. Each participant's data stream is routed through separate optimized paths, and the system monitors each segment independently. This segmentation isolates failures to specific pathways rather than affecting the entire conference, maintaining transmission stability while supporting versatile multi-participant communication.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to systems and methods for improving transmission of voice packets over a network are provided. The systems and methods include a few central internet data centers (IDCs) which include a routing controller and an access controller. The system also includes a number of edge IDCs. Each edge IDC includes a last mile optimizer and a relay server. The last mile optimizer operates along with an application located on the users' devices and the access controller in the central IDCs to identify the best edge server for the particular device to connect to. The edge servers continually monitor pathway performance once the call is in progress. If an error is detected, then the server may automatically transition to back-up pathways rapidly to minimize call performance disruption.


