Heterogeneous Network Transmission via Dynamic Path Assignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional heterogeneous network transmission systems inefficiently utilize multiple network interfaces, leading to idle resources and high power consumption in portable electronic devices, as they can only transmit data through one interface at a time.
Innovation Solution
A heterogeneous network transmission apparatus comprising a detection module, calculation module, assignment module, and transmission module that detects network path status parameters, calculates priorities, determines an assignment ratio, and transmits data chunks across multiple interfaces based on these ratios to optimize resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If data is transmitted through only one network interface at a time, then power consumption is reduced and device complexity is simplified, but resource utilization is inefficient and transmission speed is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments data into multiple data units and assigns different units to different network interfaces for simultaneous transmission. This segmentation allows multiple interfaces to be utilized efficiently without requiring complex coordination of entire data streams, thereby improving transmission speed while keeping the management complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent dynamically selects and assigns network interfaces based on real-time network status parameters such as signal strength, latency, and bandwidth availability. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt to changing network conditions, optimizing transmission speed while maintaining manageable complexity through automated decision-making algorithms.
2Productivity
If multiple network interfaces are used simultaneously for data transmission, then resource utilization is improved and transmission speed increases, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent monitors network status parameters (signal strength, latency, bandwidth) and dynamically adjusts the selection and assignment of network interfaces based on these parameters. By changing operational parameters in real-time, the system optimizes resource utilization across multiple interfaces while minimizing power consumption by activating only the most efficient interfaces under current conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent activates and uses only the necessary number of network interfaces required to achieve optimal transmission efficiency, rather than keeping all available interfaces constantly active. This partial action approach improves resource utilization by using multiple interfaces when beneficial while reducing power consumption by avoiding unnecessary interface activation.
3Productivity
If the entire data is transmitted through a single network interface, then device complexity is reduced and power consumption is minimized, but transmission efficiency is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides data into multiple data units and distributes these segments across different network interfaces based on network status parameters. This segmentation strategy improves transmission efficiency by utilizing multiple parallel paths while keeping the distribution logic manageable through systematic assignment rules rather than complex coordination requirements.
4Adaptability or versatility
If network interfaces are selected based on manual configuration, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to changing network conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism that continuously monitors network status parameters and uses this information to dynamically adjust network interface selection and data unit assignment. This feedback loop enables the system to adapt to changing network conditions automatically, improving versatility while managing complexity through automated decision-making based on real-time data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from static manual configuration to dynamic automatic selection of network interfaces based on real-time network status parameters. This dynamic approach significantly improves adaptability to changing network conditions while keeping complexity manageable through algorithmic automation rather than manual intervention.
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AI summary
A heterogeneous network apparatus, method, computer program, and computer readable medium can detect path status parameters of heterogeneous networks. The path status parameters are used to calculate path priorities. The path priorities are used to determine an assignment ratio. The assignment ratio is used to assign network paths to transmit a packet, whereby the problem that the heterogeneous network apparatus of the prior art cannot utilize different network interfaces effectively at the same time is solved.