Global Virtual Network Smart Routing Latency Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing long-distance connectivity technologies face issues with high latency, packet loss, and lack of control over traffic routing, leading to poor user experience and increased costs due to fixed point-to-point connections and reliance on unreliable internet paths.
Innovation Solution
A Global Virtual Network (GVN) utilizing a mesh of devices linked by advanced tunnels with automated smart routing, compression, and encryption, optimizing data flow through best communication paths and minimizing latency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fixed point-to-point connections are used, then connection stability is improved, but device complexity and installation time increase due to physical line drawing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediate relay nodes positioned geographically between source and destination devices. These relay nodes act as mediators that forward data packets through optimized paths, eliminating the need for direct physical connections between distant devices. The relay nodes maintain connection stability through established local links while providing flexible routing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the end-to-end communication path into multiple segmented hops through intermediate relay nodes. Instead of requiring a single direct connection, the communication is broken into manageable segments that can be established independently using existing infrastructure, reducing installation complexity while maintaining overall connection reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traffic is routed through distant gateways, then global connectivity is achieved, but latency increases due to doubled or tripled transit time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions relay nodes geographically close to both source and destination devices, ensuring that data transmission occurs over short local distances. This local quality approach minimizes transit time by avoiding long-distance routing through distant gateways, while still achieving global connectivity through the network of distributed relay nodes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic routing that adapts to real-time network conditions, selecting optimal paths through intermediate relay nodes. This dynamic approach allows the system to continuously optimize transit time by routing traffic through the most efficient available paths rather than fixed distant gateways.
3Ease of operation
If standard internet connections are used, then ease of operation is improved, but packet loss and interference increase due to lack of control over traffic routing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automated routing and optimization at the relay nodes that self-manage traffic flow without requiring user intervention. The system automatically selects optimal paths, manages encryption, and handles packet routing, maintaining ease of operation for end users while improving reliability through controlled, optimized transmission paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where relay nodes monitor network conditions, packet delivery status, and transmission quality. This feedback enables dynamic adjustment of routing decisions and transmission parameters, improving packet delivery reliability while maintaining automated operation without user intervention.
4Productivity
If data compression and security are applied, then transmission efficiency is improved, but processing time and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent places compression and encryption processing at intermediate relay nodes rather than at end-user devices. These intermediary nodes handle the computationally intensive tasks of data compression and security processing, reducing the processing burden on user devices while maintaining transmission efficiency through optimized relay node infrastructure.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for connecting devices via a virtual global network are disclosed. In one embodiment the network system may comprise a first device in communication with a first endpoint device and a second device in communication with a second endpoint device. The first and second devices may be connected with a communication path. The communication path may comprise one or more intermediate tunnels connecting each endpoint device to one or more intermediate access point servers and one or more control servers.