Intelligent Network Failover via Selective Service Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network failover provisions do not effectively manage services selectively over communication paths, particularly in cases of primary path failure, communication device failure, or threats like DOS attacks, leading to service disruptions.
Innovation Solution
A mesh network is configured with dual band wireless access points that switch to a redundant network path when the primary path fails, using a capacity matrix to optimize communication paths and ensure service continuity for critical services like emergency communications and home security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If current network failover provisions are used, then service continuity is partially maintained, but selective service management capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments services into different categories (primary services and failover services) and assigns them to different communication paths. The network system selectively routes specific services over primary or failover paths based on path availability, enabling granular control over service management rather than treating all traffic uniformly.
2Reliability
If redundant communication paths are configured for failover, then service continuity is improved, but network complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-configures failover communication paths and establishes failover service groups before actual failures occur. The network system proactively sets up alternative routes and service routing rules in advance, so when a primary path fails, the transition to redundant paths is immediate and automated, reducing the operational complexity of managing redundancy.
3Reliability
If primary communication path is used, then service quality is optimized, but vulnerability to path failures increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent prepares failover communication paths and service routing configurations in advance as a protective measure against primary path failures. By having pre-established alternative paths and service groups ready, the system cushions against the harmful effect of path failures, ensuring that critical services can quickly transition to redundant paths without service disruption.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for providing services are disclosed. One aspect comprises determining a plurality of services to be provided over a first communication path to a destination, determining a select service of the plurality of services to be provided over a failover path to the destination, detecting a failure of the first communication path, and routing the select service over the failover path in response to the failure of the first communication path.