Hierarchical IP Address Query System for Real-Time IPv6 Resolution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current IP address query methods using static databases are unable to provide real-time information, making it difficult to query IPv6 addresses efficiently due to their vast number and dynamic nature.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves dividing the Internet system into leaf nodes and intermediate layer nodes, where the first leaf node determines if an IP address is assigned by itself or another leaf node based on the prefix, and if not, sends a query request to an intermediate layer node to locate the second leaf node responsible for the IP address, allowing for real-time query of address information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If static IP address databases are used for querying, then the system structure is simple, but real-time query capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the IP address management system into multiple hierarchical levels (root nodes, regional nodes, local nodes) where each node maintains only a portion of the IP address space. This segmentation allows the system to achieve real-time query capability without requiring a single centralized database to store all IP addresses, thus improving reliability while managing complexity through distributed architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a hierarchical dimension to the IP address query system, organizing nodes in multiple levels (root, regional, local) rather than using a flat database structure. This dimensional change enables efficient real-time queries by allowing the system to navigate through hierarchical paths rather than searching through entire databases, resolving the contradiction between real-time capability and system complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If IPv6 address querying is implemented, then address coverage is expanded, but query difficulty increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation to IPv6 address space by dividing it into hierarchical segments managed by different nodes. Instead of treating the entire 3.4×10^38 address space as a single query target, the system segments it into manageable portions distributed across root nodes, regional nodes, and local nodes, making IPv6 querying feasible despite the vast address space.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent resolves IPv6 query difficulty by introducing hierarchical dimensions (root level, regional level, local level) to the query process. This multi-dimensional approach allows the system to handle IPv6's enormous address space efficiently by navigating through hierarchical paths rather than performing exhaustive searches across the entire address space.
3Productivity
If centralized IP address databases are used, then data consistency is maintained, but query efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the centralized database into distributed node databases, where each node (root, regional, local) maintains its own data locally. This segmentation improves query efficiency by allowing local nodes to answer queries directly without accessing centralized databases, while data consistency is maintained through the hierarchical structure and update propagation mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-dimensional centralized database model to a multi-dimensional distributed hierarchical model. This dimensional change enables the system to maintain data consistency across distributed nodes while improving query efficiency, as the hierarchical structure provides clear data ownership and update propagation paths.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide an Internet address information processing method, apparatus and an Internet system. The method includes: receiving, by a first leaf node, a query request message containing an IP address to be queried sent by user equipment, and performing query or sending a query request to an intermediate layer node; obtaining, by the intermediate layer node, an IP address of a second leaf node according to a prefix of the IP address to be queried to send the query request message to the second leaf node; and finally, sending, by the second leaf node, address information about the IP address after receiving the query request message. Embodiments of the present invention further provide corresponding apparatus and system. The method, apparatus, and system provided by the present invention are capable of implementing real-time query for address information about IP addresses.