Heterogeneous Network Gateway Service Arbitration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network systems face challenges in interconnecting devices across heterogeneous networks and protocols, such as IP-based and non-IP-based networks, leading to compatibility issues and inefficient resource sharing, particularly in household and car-use environments.
Innovation Solution
A method and device utilizing a sub-network aggregation information collecting module and a multiple network service dispatch module, which includes sub-network arbitration modules to dynamically monitor network states, detect new or disconnected service units, and collect aggregation information for service arbitration and improved linking quality across multiple service requests or heavy traffic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple heterogeneous networks (IP-based and non-IP-based) are interconnected to enable resource sharing, then network versatility and adaptability improve, but network complexity and compatibility issues increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway device as an intermediary between heterogeneous networks. The gateway includes a protocol conversion module that translates between different network protocols (IP-based and non-IP-based), enabling seamless communication without requiring direct compatibility between all network components. This mediator approach resolves the contradiction by maintaining network versatility while managing complexity through centralized protocol translation.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device is designed with multi-functional capabilities to handle multiple network types simultaneously. It can interface with both IP-based networks (Ethernet, Wi-Fi) and non-IP-based networks (USB, IEEE 1394, CAN, LIN), providing universal connectivity. This universal design allows the system to adapt to diverse network environments without proportionally increasing complexity, as the gateway consolidates multiple protocol handling functions in a single device.
2Reliability
If service arbitration and aggregation information collecting are implemented across multiple sub-networks, then service sharing quality improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network management functions into modular components: sub-network aggregation information collecting modules are distributed across individual sub-networks, while the service arbitration function is centralized in the gateway. Each module handles specific tasks independently, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliable service sharing through coordinated operation of these segmented functional units.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where sub-network aggregation information collecting modules continuously monitor network state information (bandwidth, latency, packet loss) and feed this data to the service arbitration module. The arbitration module uses this feedback to dynamically adjust service routing and resource allocation decisions, improving service sharing quality through real-time optimization without requiring complex manual configuration.
3Measurement precision
If dynamic network state monitoring and aggregation information collecting are performed, then service arbitration accuracy improves, but information processing load increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements selective monitoring where sub-network aggregation information collecting modules collect only the most critical network state parameters (bandwidth utilization, packet loss rate, latency) rather than all possible metrics. This partial action approach maintains sufficient arbitration accuracy while significantly reducing the information processing load compared to comprehensive monitoring of all network parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The system extracts only the essential network state information needed for service arbitration decisions from the complete set of available network data. The aggregation information collecting modules filter and extract key metrics (bandwidth, latency, error rates) while discarding redundant information, thereby maintaining arbitration accuracy with reduced processing requirements.
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AI summary
A multiple network service sharing method and a device for the same are provided. With the sub-network aggregation information collecting function and service arbitration function, the network user can easily add new network services to the existing network structure. The method and device support wired, wireless, IP-based and non-IP-based networks.