Intelligent Connectivity Framework for Multi-Interface Bandwidth Aggregation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies limit the ability of mobile devices to simultaneously utilize multiple wireless interfaces effectively, due to limitations in protocols that prevent communication over multiple network interfaces, lack of real-time performance information for intelligent connectivity decisions, and the absence of a transmission framework specific to multiple interface devices.
Innovation Solution
The Intelligent Connectivity (INTELiCON) framework enables devices to dynamically and intelligently manage multiple network links, employing intelligent feedback algorithms to adapt to changing conditions and ensure seamless video and audio delivery across various wireless and wired technologies, including Wi-Fi, UWB, and Ethernet, by discovering, selecting, and executing the most appropriate connectivity strategies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If protocols are designed to enable communication over multiple network interfaces simultaneously, then network data delivery performance and reliability are improved, but device complexity and protocol overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network communication function into multiple independent interface handlers, each managing a specific network interface. The framework divides data transmission into separate streams that can be independently routed through different interfaces, allowing simultaneous multi-interface communication without requiring complex monolithic protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary framework layer between the application and network interfaces that manages protocol operations. This mediator handles the complexity of multi-interface coordination, packet routing, and error recovery, shielding applications from protocol complexity while enabling reliable simultaneous communication over multiple interfaces.
2Adaptability or versatility
If real-time performance information is collected from multiple network interfaces, then intelligent connectivity decisions are improved, but measurement and monitoring complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal metrics collection framework that uses the same measurement mechanisms across all network interfaces. This multi-functional approach allows the system to gather performance information (packet loss, latency, throughput) from heterogeneous interfaces using unified methods, reducing the difficulty of measurement while improving adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes continuous feedback loops that collect real-time performance metrics from all active network interfaces and feed this information back to the connectivity decision-making process. This feedback mechanism enables dynamic adaptation of routing strategies based on current network conditions without requiring complex manual configuration.
3Productivity
If a transmission framework specific to multiple interface devices is implemented, then bandwidth aggregation and throughput are improved, but framework implementation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a new dimensional layer to the transmission framework that operates above the traditional single-interface model. This framework layer introduces multi-interface coordination as an additional dimension of operation, enabling bandwidth aggregation through parallel transmission paths while managing complexity through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the multi-interface transmission framework with interface capabilities, routing policies, and load-balancing parameters before actual data transmission begins. This advance preparation reduces runtime complexity and enables efficient bandwidth aggregation without requiring complex real-time decision-making during data flow.
4Ease of operation
If seamless switching between radio interfaces is implemented, then user application continuity is improved, but switching control complexity and interruption time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent maintains continuity of useful action by implementing parallel interface operation where multiple radio interfaces remain active simultaneously rather than switching between them. Data transmission continues uninterrupted across interfaces using load-balancing and packet distribution mechanisms, eliminating switching interruptions while maintaining application continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic interface selection and load distribution that adapts to changing network conditions in real-time. The framework dynamically adjusts which interfaces are active and how traffic is distributed among them, enabling seamless adaptation without interruption to user applications while managing switching control through automated algorithms.
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AI summary
A system and method comprising a framework configured to enable wireless devices to intelligently and simultaneously use multiple wireless interfaces of the wireless devices.