Intermediate Tunnel Nodes for Congestion-Aware Content Fetching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing Internet communication systems face inefficiencies due to network congestion, traffic load balancing, and unpredictable network behavior, leading to issues such as packet loss, duplication, and out-of-order delivery, which are not effectively addressed by current TCP/IP protocols.
Innovation Solution
Implementing intermediate nodes that function as both end-users and intermediate nodes to enhance communication by optimizing data routing and reducing network congestion through improved packet handling and management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If TCP/IP protocols are used for Internet communication, then reliable data delivery is achieved, but network congestion and unpredictable network behavior cause packet loss, duplication, and out-of-order delivery
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediate nodes (relay devices) that act as mediators between end devices. These intermediate nodes receive, process, and forward data packets, implementing local routing decisions and congestion management. This intermediary layer helps manage network traffic more effectively, reducing packet loss and improving overall communication efficiency while maintaining reliability through the cooperative network of intermediate nodes.
2Productivity
If intermediate nodes are introduced to optimize routing and reduce congestion, then communication efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs intermediate nodes with multi-functionality, allowing them to perform routing, congestion management, and data forwarding within a single integrated device. This universal approach consolidates multiple functions into one component, improving communication efficiency without proportionally increasing system complexity, as the intermediate nodes handle various tasks through unified mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If intermediate nodes function as both end-users and intermediate nodes, then resource utilization improves, but device functionality complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables devices to operate in dual modes: as end-users consuming services and as intermediate nodes providing routing and forwarding capabilities. This multi-functionality allows devices to contribute resources to the network when not actively consuming services, improving overall resource utilization. The device manages different operational states through software control, avoiding the need for separate hardware for each function.
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AI summary
A method for fetching a content from a web server to a client device is disclosed, using tunnel devices serving as intermediate devices. The client device accesses an acceleration server to receive a list of available tunnel devices. The requested content is partitioned into slices, and the client device sends a request for the slices to the available tunnel devices. The tunnel devices in turn fetch the slices from the data server, and send the slices to the client device, where the content is reconstructed from the received slices. A client device may also serve as a tunnel device, serving as an intermediate device to other client devices. Similarly, a tunnel device may also serve as a client device for fetching content from a data server. The selection of tunnel devices to be used by a client device may be in the acceleration server, in the client device, or in both. The partition into slices may be overlapping or non-overlapping, and the same slice (or the whole content) may be fetched via multiple tunnel devices.