Intermediate Tunnel Nodes for Reliable Slice-Based Web Delivery
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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 intermediate nodes that function both as 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 unpredictable network behavior cause packet loss, duplication, and out-of-order delivery
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediate nodes (relay devices) between end devices to forward data packets. These intermediaries help manage network traffic, reduce congestion at any single point, and provide alternative routing paths to prevent packet loss and improve overall network reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides data into multiple packets with unique identifiers and routing information. Each packet can be independently routed through the network, allowing for better load balancing and reducing the impact of network congestion on any single packet.
2Reliability
If intermediate nodes are added to improve communication reliability, then packet loss is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs intermediate nodes that can function both as end devices and as relay nodes. This multi-functionality reduces the need for dedicated relay infrastructure, simplifying the overall network architecture while maintaining improved reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements automatic routing and packet forwarding mechanisms where intermediate nodes autonomously manage traffic without requiring complex centralized control. This self-organizing behavior reduces the complexity of network management while improving communication reliability.
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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.