Ingress Proxy TCP/UDP Port Routing for SOCKS5 Exit Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern proxy services face challenges in improving performance, configurability, and flexibility, particularly with protocols like SOCKS/SOCKS5, which have limited functionality and restrict data center IP proxies, hindering user and provider needs.
Innovation Solution
An Ingress proxy node is introduced to manage user requests through a plurality of proxy service nodes, utilizing TCP/UDP ports and additional metadata in the login 'username' field to select outbound nodes, and enhancing SOCKS5 protocol for multi-hop functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If SOCKS/SOCKS5 protocol is used for proxy service, then basic proxy functionality is provided, but functionality is limited and flexibility is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal proxy service architecture where a single SOCKS5 ingress proxy can handle multiple protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS) and route requests to various outbound proxies (data center IPs, mobile proxies, residential proxies) through a unified configuration system. This multi-functional design allows the system to provide diverse proxy services while maintaining a single standardized entry point, thereby improving adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables dynamic configuration of proxy services by allowing users to specify parameters such as protocol type, outbound proxy selection, geographic location, and performance requirements. The system adjusts operational parameters in real-time based on these inputs, enabling flexible adaptation to different service needs without requiring fundamental changes to the underlying SOCKS5 protocol infrastructure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple outbound proxy nodes are supported, then service flexibility is improved, but node selection complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automated proxy node selection system that autonomously manages the complexity of multi-node configuration. The ingress proxy automatically discovers available outbound proxies, evaluates their status and performance characteristics, and makes intelligent routing decisions based on user requirements. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual configuration of each proxy node while maintaining high service flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback loops where the ingress proxy continuously monitors the performance and availability of outbound proxy nodes. Based on this feedback, the system dynamically adjusts routing decisions, load distribution, and node selection strategies. This feedback mechanism simplifies operation by automatically adapting to changing conditions without requiring user intervention in the complex multi-node configuration.
3Reliability
If protocol restrictions are imposed on SOCKS/SOCKS5, then security is improved, but flexibility for users and providers is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer (the ingress proxy) that sits between the client and the various proxy services. This intermediary maintains the security benefits of the standardized SOCKS5 protocol while enabling flexible routing to multiple protocol types and proxy sources. The intermediary validates and controls all communications, ensuring security requirements are met while allowing diverse service configurations underneath the standardized interface.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a method and system of an internet proxy service, configuring the service in an ingress proxy—a virtual single access point receiving requests from a user's device. Users' requests to connect to a target web service on the internet may be directed through a plurality of different proxy service nodes being managed by the ingress proxy node with specific efficient functionalities. The ingress node routes the requests to the target web service through one of the remote proxies (outbound nodes), according to metadata in the user's request. The invention enables more easily/efficiently to select outbound nodes randomly or stick to a selected outbound node. These special functionalities are useful when scraping web data, e.g., it appears technically efficient to use TCP/IP ports. Furthermore, the invention enables one to add other important configurations and functionalities to proxy services using the SOCKS5 protocol.