Gateway Device Packet-to-Non-Packet Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Devices without the capability to access specific communication channels, such as IP networks, cannot receive content transmitted via those channels, limiting access to various forms of content like pay per view or video on demand services.
Innovation Solution
A gateway device at a user network receives packetized data assets via a packet switched network, converts them into non-packetized assets, and transmits these assets via a non-packet switched network to computing devices, enabling access to content through device identifiers and facilitating communication between content providers and devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If content is transmitted via packet switched networks (e.g., IP networks), then content delivery capability is improved, but device accessibility is worsened for devices without packet switching capability
Solution Approach 1:
A gateway device is introduced as an intermediary between the packet switched network and non-packet switched networks. The gateway receives packetized data assets from the packet switched network, converts them to non-packetized data assets, and transmits them to computing devices via non-packet switched networks. This mediator enables devices without packet switching capability to access content delivered through packet switched networks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the fundamental parameter of data transmission from packetized to non-packetized format. The gateway device converts the data asset format parameter, transforming packetized data into non-packetized data, which enables compatibility with devices that operate on non-packet switched networks while maintaining access to packet switched network content.
2Productivity
If packetized data assets are used for content transmission, then network efficiency is improved, but compatibility with legacy devices is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device serves as a bridge between modern packet switched networks and legacy non-packet switched networks. It receives efficient packetized data from the packet switched network, converts it to non-packetized format, and delivers it to legacy computing devices, thus maintaining network efficiency while ensuring legacy device compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device performs multiple functions: it acts as a protocol converter between packetized and non-packetized networks, serves as a data format translator, and provides network access management. This multi-functionality enables a single gateway to support both packet switched and non-packet switched networks, enhancing universal compatibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If content is delivered through packet switched networks, then service flexibility is improved, but device capability requirements are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device is positioned between the flexible packet switched network and the computing device, absorbing the complexity of packet handling. The gateway manages protocol conversion and data format translation, allowing computing devices to access flexible packet switched network services without requiring enhanced device capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the network infrastructure into packet switched network, gateway device, and non-packet switched network segments. This segmentation isolates the complexity of packet processing to the gateway segment, allowing computing devices to operate with simpler capabilities while still accessing flexible content delivery services through the gateway.
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AI summary
Methods and systems for delivering content are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving, at a gateway device located at a user network, packetized data asset via a packet switched network. The gateway device can convert the packetized data asset to a non-packetized data asset, and transmit the non-packetized data asset via a non-packet switched network to a computing device.