Dynamic Wi-Fi Hotspot Bandwidth Allocation via Blockchain Trust

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for sharing Wi-Fi hotspots lack efficient control over bandwidth allocation based on the urgency and context of secondary users, often leading to misuse and inefficient resource distribution.

Innovation Solution

A system that dynamically enables Wi-Fi hotspot sharing by primary users to secondary users based on urgency and bandwidth requirements, utilizing blockchain technology to track transactions and assign trust scores, ensuring only trusted users access the network and restricting usage to prevent misuse.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If Wi-Fi hotspot sharing is enabled without control mechanisms, then network accessibility is improved, but bandwidth misuse and resource waste occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork accessibilityVSAvoidbandwidth waste
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically changes bandwidth allocation parameters based on user context, device type, and network conditions. Different bandwidth limits are assigned to different users and applications, transforming the static bandwidth allocation into a dynamic parameter-based system that prevents waste while maintaining accessibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic bandwidth allocation that adjusts in real-time based on user behavior, device characteristics, and network conditions. The system continuously monitors and modifies bandwidth limits, transforming the static hotspot sharing into a dynamic resource management system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of energy

If bandwidth allocation is restricted based on user context, then bandwidth efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebandwidth efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments bandwidth allocation into different categories based on device type (mobile, tablet, laptop), user trust level, and application priority. This segmentation simplifies the complexity by creating manageable categories rather than requiring individual customization for each user and device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically monitors user behavior, device characteristics, and network conditions to dynamically adjust bandwidth allocation without requiring manual intervention. The self-service mechanism reduces operational complexity while maintaining efficient bandwidth management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If trust verification mechanisms are implemented, then network security is improved, but connection establishment time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork securityVSAvoidconnection establishment time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs trust verification in advance by analyzing device characteristics, user behavior patterns, and device reputation before establishing connections. This preliminary action ensures security is verified beforehand, reducing the time required during actual connection establishment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements continuous feedback mechanisms that monitor user behavior and update trust scores in real-time. This feedback loop allows the system to make informed security decisions dynamically, balancing security requirements with connection speed by adjusting verification intensity based on observed behavior.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11997737B2Cognitive hotspot provisioning and network prioritization
Publication Date: 2024.05.28 KYNDRYL INC
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AI summary

A computer implemented method and system are disclosed for dynamically enabling a first user device operated by a first user to provide wireless hotspot capability for a wireless hotspot session to a second user device operated by a second user. The wireless hotspot session is accepted based at least on urgency and bandwidth requirement of the second user device. When the first user device accepts a connection to the second user device to provision a wireless hotspot for the wireless hotspot session, the first user restricts use of the second user device in the wireless hotspot session, based on bandwidth and context of use of the second user device. The first user device may refuse a connection by rejecting the wireless hotspot session request. wireless hotspot session transactions information is provided as blockchain ledgers.