Dynamic Compute Orchestration in Information Centric Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ICN technologies lack the ability for clients to selectively choose a server for computation based on compute constraints, security, and efficiency, especially in multi-server scenarios, leading to potential security concerns and inefficient resource utilization.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves a client sending a discovery interest packet with relevant details to network nodes, which respond with computation time data, allowing the client to select a suitable server for computation, and enabling seamless result retrieval even if the client moves to a different network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single compute server is used in ICN, then routing simplicity is improved, but resource utilization efficiency and adaptability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the compute resource into multiple distributed servers instead of using a single centralized server. Each server can independently process compute requests, allowing the system to scale horizontally and improve resource utilization while maintaining routing simplicity through interest packet-based naming.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal compute orchestration mechanism that works across multiple servers with different capabilities. The interest packet framework provides a unified interface for clients to request compute services from any available server, making the system adaptable to various server configurations and improving overall resource utilization.
2Device complexity
If clients cannot select compute servers, then system simplicity is improved, but security and efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where clients receive information about available compute servers and their capabilities, then make informed selection decisions. The system provides feedback about server status, performance metrics, and security credentials, enabling clients to select appropriate servers while maintaining system simplicity through automated orchestration.
3Ease of operation
If clients cannot select compute servers, then ease of operation is improved, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables clients to self-select compute servers based on their specific requirements and the available options. The interest packet mechanism allows clients to autonomously discover and choose appropriate compute resources without complex manual configuration, improving both ease of operation and resource utilization efficiency through demand-driven resource allocation.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for dynamic compute orchestration include receiving, at a network node of an information centric network, a first interest packet comprising a name field indicating a named function and one or more constraints specifying compute requirements for a computing node to execute the named function, the first interest packet received from a client node. A plurality of computing nodes are identified that satisfy the compute requirements for executing the named function. The first interest packet is forwarded to at least some of the plurality of computing nodes. Data packets are received from at least some of the plurality of computing nodes in response to the first interest packet. One of the plurality of computing nodes is selected based on the received data packets, and a second interest packet is sent to the selected one of the plurality of computing nodes instructing the selected one of the plurality of compute nodes to execute the named function.