Intermediate Tunnel Nodes for Slice-Based Web Transfer Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Internet communication systems face inefficiencies due to network congestion, traffic load balancing, and unpredictable network behavior, leading to issues like packet loss, duplication, and out-of-order delivery, which existing protocols struggle to address effectively.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of intermediate nodes that function both as end-users and intermediate nodes, utilizing advanced protocols like TCP/IP and HTTP to enhance communication by optimizing packet routing, error correction, and connection management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If intermediate nodes are used to improve communication reliability, then packet loss is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by enabling end-user devices to simultaneously function as both end-users and intermediate nodes. This allows devices to perform multiple roles: consuming data as end-users while also relaying data packets for other devices when in idle states, thereby improving communication reliability without requiring separate dedicated intermediate node infrastructure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediate nodes as mediators between end-user devices to improve packet delivery reliability. These intermediate nodes receive, store, and forward data packets, ensuring that packets reach their destinations even when direct connections are unavailable or congested, thus resolving the technical contradiction by adding a mediating layer
2Productivity
If intermediate nodes relay more packets to improve network efficiency, then productivity increases, but loss of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the intermediate node functionality dynamic rather than static. Devices transition between end-user mode and intermediate node mode based on real-time network conditions, packet queues, and energy availability. This dynamic behavior allows the system to optimize network efficiency while managing energy consumption flexibly
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service through incentive mechanisms where intermediate nodes are rewarded with priority data transmission or premium services in exchange for relaying packets. This self-service approach allows devices to voluntarily contribute to network efficiency based on their own interests, balancing productivity improvement with energy conservation
3Device complexity
If end-user devices function as intermediate nodes to reduce infrastructure costs, then device complexity increases, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback through automated protocols that monitor network conditions, packet queues, and device states. The system automatically determines when end-user devices should function as intermediate nodes based on real-time feedback from the network environment, eliminating the need for manual configuration and maintaining ease of operation while reducing infrastructure complexity
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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.