Hybrid Access Gateway Packet Classification for DSL LTE Congestion

The patent implements dynamic link selection and packet classification based on real-time congestion detection. The hybrid access gateway monitors the congestion status of both DSL and LTE links, dynamically classifying packets into different types (first-type for DSL, second-type for LTE) based on committed information rates (CIR) and current network conditions. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize bandwidth utilization while avoiding congested links, thereby resolving the contradiction between achieving high bandwidth and maintaining reliability.

The patent combines DSL and LTE access technologies into a hybrid access gateway that leverages the strengths of both connections. By merging these two different access methods, the system compensates for the weaknesses of VDSL (copper wire limitations and interference) with the complementary characteristics of LTE, achieving reliable high-speed access that overcomes the harmful factors affecting single-technology performance.

The patent segments packets into different types (first-type and second-type) based on their transmission requirements and the current status of available links. This segmentation approach simplifies the classification process by using clear criteria (CIR values and congestion status) to determine packet routing, thereby improving transmission efficiency without excessive system complexity. The segmentation allows independent optimization of each packet type while maintaining overall system manageability.