Intermediate Tunnel Nodes for Sliced Content Delivery Under Congestion
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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
Implementing a system that utilizes devices capable of functioning as both end-users and intermediate nodes to enhance communication by optimizing TCP/IP protocols, specifically through improved connection management and error handling mechanisms.
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 packet loss occur due to unpredictable network behavior
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediary nodes (devices functioning as both end-users and intermediate nodes) that act as mediators in the network communication path. These intermediaries monitor network conditions, manage traffic flow, and coordinate retransmissions, thereby improving overall network efficiency while maintaining reliable data delivery through the TCP/IP protocol suite.
2Reliability
If traditional TCP retransmission mechanisms are used, then packet loss is handled, but network congestion increases due to retransmission traffic
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where intermediary nodes monitor network conditions and communicate this information back to transmitting devices. This feedback enables dynamic adjustment of transmission parameters, allowing the system to respond to network congestion by reducing retransmission traffic while still ensuring packet delivery completeness through coordinated error handling.
3Productivity
If devices function only as end-users, then device simplicity is maintained, but communication efficiency decreases due to lack of intermediate node functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables devices to perform multiple functions by allowing them to operate both as end-users and as intermediate nodes. This multi-functionality approach improves communication efficiency by utilizing existing device resources for network management tasks without requiring separate dedicated intermediate node hardware, thereby avoiding increased device complexity while enhancing productivity.
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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.