Hybrid Computing Architecture with Layered SDN Task Routing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional hybrid computing architectures face challenges in terms of equipment density and form factor, performance, stability, load balancing, service rationalization, information and data privacy, scalability, and service virtualization.

Innovation Solution

A hybrid computing apparatus is introduced, comprising a virtualization module, a layer 3 software-defined networking component, and a layer 2 software-defined networking component. This apparatus enables efficient task processing, service call management, and data governance, while also providing hardware acceleration and programmable components for enhanced functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If conventional hybrid computing architectures are used, then basic computing functionality is provided, but equipment density and form factor are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequipment densityVSAvoidarchitecture complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into distinct functional modules: virtualization module, layer 3 SDN component, and layer 2 SDN component. Each module handles specific tasks independently, allowing for optimized packing and deployment in edge computing environments while maintaining overall system functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hybrid computing apparatus integrates multiple networking layers (layer 2 and layer 3) and computing functions (virtualization, processing) into a single unified platform, enabling one piece of equipment to perform multiple functions that previously required separate devices, thereby improving density.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If conventional hybrid computing architectures are used, then service processing is provided, but performance and stability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice processing performanceVSAvoidsystem stability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The virtualization module acts as an intermediary between client applications and processing units, managing task distribution, service call definition, and result aggregation. This abstraction layer improves performance by optimizing task routing while enhancing stability by isolating client applications from direct processing unit interactions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If conventional hybrid computing architectures are used, then basic networking is provided, but load balancing and service virtualization are inadequate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveload balancing capabilityVSAvoidnetworking complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The layer 3 SDN component serves as an intermediary for network-level load balancing, while the layer 2 SDN component handles service-level virtualization. These intermediary networking layers distribute tasks across multiple processing units efficiently without requiring complex direct connections between all system components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Reliability

If conventional hybrid computing architectures are used, then data processing is provided, but information and data privacy are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata privacyVSAvoidgovernance complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The virtualization module acts as a trusted intermediary that manages data access between processing units and external entities. It enforces data governance rules and maintains privacy policies without requiring complex point-to-point security configurations between all system components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

5Adaptability or versatility

If conventional hybrid computing architectures are used, then computing services are provided, but scalability is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem scalabilityVSAvoiddeployment complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The modular architecture with separate virtualization and networking components allows individual modules to be scaled independently. New processing units can be added to the system without requiring redesign of the entire architecture, enabling gradual scalability while maintaining manageable deployment complexity through standardized interfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12346716B2Hybrid computing apparatus and hybrid computing architectures applicable to on premises, cloud, and edge computing applications

Publication Date: 2025.07.01 MIND IN A BOX INC

AI summary

A hybrid computing apparatus comprises a virtualization module receiving a task from a client application, defining a service call for the task, receiving a service result, and transmitting the service result to the client application. A layer 2 software-defined networking (SDN) component receives the service call from the virtualization module via a layer 3 SDN component, transmits the service call to a processing unit, receives the service result from the processing unit, and forwards the service result to the virtualization module via the layer 3 SDN component. The task may be split into several service calls transmitted to several processing units, from which sub-results are received and combined. A combination comprises two apparatuses, in which the virtualization module and the layer 3 SDN component are disabled in a second apparatus. The layer 2 SDN component of the second apparatus communicates with the layer 3 SDN component of a first apparatus.