Flow Aggregation Protocol for Multi-Connectivity Client Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Multi-connectivity client devices (MCCD) face communication failures due to the use of different communication standards and flow aggregation and routing protocols across various networks, hindering the establishment of uplink and downlink channels.
Innovation Solution
A method where the MCCD communicates with a Network Communication Engine (NCE) to negotiate a set of communication standards, including flow aggregation and routing protocols, to establish uplink and downlink channels, allowing the Multi-Access Bearer Proxy (MABP) to manage data packet routing effectively across multiple networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If MCCD uses different communication standards across multiple networks, then network connectivity and bandwidth are improved, but communication reliability deteriorates due to protocol incompatibility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a common flow aggregation and routing protocol as an intermediary layer between the MCCD and multiple access networks. This protocol acts as a mediator that translates and harmonizes different network protocols, enabling seamless communication across LTE, WiFi, and other networks while maintaining protocol compatibility and communication reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal flow aggregation and routing protocol that can operate across multiple different network types and access technologies. This multi-functional protocol enables the MCCD to communicate reliably with various networks (LTE, WiFi, femtocells) using a single standardized interface, eliminating protocol incompatibility issues.
2Adaptability or versatility
If MCCD establishes uplink and downlink channels across multiple networks, then communication capability is improved, but system complexity increases due to protocol negotiation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the protocol negotiation and flow aggregation functionality from the individual network interfaces and centralizes it in a dedicated flow aggregation module. This separation allows the protocol management logic to be handled independently from the physical network connections, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining multi-network communication capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a flow aggregation and routing protocol as an intermediary layer that simplifies the interaction between the MCCD and multiple networks. This mediator handles protocol translation and channel management, reducing the complexity of direct multi-network protocol negotiations while enhancing communication capability.
3Productivity
If MCCD implements flow aggregation across multiple networks, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but protocol compatibility issues arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the protocol parameter set by implementing a standardized flow aggregation and routing protocol that adapts to different network types. By modifying and unifying protocol parameters across LTE, WiFi, and other networks, the system achieves both high data transmission efficiency through flow aggregation and broad protocol compatibility.
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AI summary
Aspects relating to managing flow aggregation and routing for a multi- connectivity client device are described herein. In an implementation, a method for managing flow aggregation and routing for the client device includes establishing connection with a network communication engine based on connection parameters. The method further includes exchanging communication capabilities of the client device and a multi-access bearer proxy, with the network communication engine through a predefined communication protocol. The method further includes negotiating a set of communication standards for managing flow aggregation and routing of data packets, with the network communication engine based on the exchanged communication capabilities, where the set of communication standards comprises at least one flow aggregation and routing protocol.