IPv4 IPv6 Address Translation Proxy
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Solution Overview
Problem
The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 communications is cumbersome due to the need for device makers and network providers to support both protocols, especially when legacy devices are not configured for IPv6, leading to delays in adopting IPv6 compliant communications.
Innovation Solution
A device operates as a proxy to convert data traffic between IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, acting as an interface between networks with different communication types, using tunnel interfaces and mapping tables to facilitate data forwarding across protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If device makers and network providers support both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols during transition, then communication compatibility is improved, but device complexity and transition costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an address translation device as an intermediary between IPv4 and IPv6 networks. This device translates addresses between the two protocols, allowing legacy IPv4 devices to communicate with IPv6 networks without requiring the legacy devices themselves to support both protocols, thereby reducing the complexity burden on individual devices while maintaining overall system compatibility
2Productivity
If legacy devices are upgraded to support IPv6, then IPv6 adoption progress is improved, but transition costs and implementation delays increase
Solution Approach 1:
The address translation device serves as a mediator that enables IPv6 communication without requiring legacy devices to be upgraded. By translating addresses at the network level rather than requiring device-level upgrades, the system accelerates IPv6 adoption while avoiding the time-consuming process of upgrading numerous legacy devices
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring complete IPv6 implementation across all devices, the patent applies partial action by implementing address translation only at specific network points. This allows IPv6 functionality to be introduced progressively without the need for comprehensive device upgrades across the entire network
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus, method, system and computer-readable medium are provided for converting traffic of a first communication type to traffic of one or more additional communication types. Multicast communications may be supported. One or more communication paths may be established to support transmitting data to one or more client devices in the multicast group.