Isotope Tagging for Individual Application Flow Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network architectures cannot track data flows across network nodes associated with specific technology applications, hindering the evaluation of technology application functioning and implementation of mitigation steps.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for individual application flow isotope tagging within a network infrastructure, using a robotic process automation (RPA) system to identify, tag, and track data packets with unique isotope tags, allowing real-time monitoring of data flows and activity components across network nodes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional network monitoring methods are used, then network infrastructure can be monitored, but individual application data flows cannot be tracked across network nodes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments network data flows by inserting unique isotope tags into individual application data streams. Each tag contains application-specific identifiers that allow differentiation of data packets from multiple applications sharing the same network infrastructure. This segmentation enables precise tracking of individual application flows while maintaining overall network monitoring capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces isotope tags as intermediary elements that are inserted into data packets by a network monitoring system. These tags act as mediators carrying application identification information through the network without interfering with the original data transmission. The tags enable tracking while the data maintains its original function, resolving the contradiction between monitoring precision and information preservation.
2Productivity
If network nodes are converted to virtual workstations for tracking, then real-time data flow monitoring is enabled, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal tagging mechanism that can be applied across multiple network nodes and applications using a standardized approach. The isotope tagging system provides multi-functional capability by simultaneously enabling application identification, data flow tracking, and network performance monitoring across diverse network infrastructures, reducing the need for node-specific complex configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates virtual representations of network data flows through isotope tags that copy essential tracking information without requiring physical duplication of network infrastructure. The tags serve as lightweight copies containing sufficient information for monitoring purposes, enabling real-time tracking while avoiding the complexity of duplicating entire network nodes.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for individual application flow isotope tagging within a network infrastructure. In this regard, the invention is configured to construct a robotic process automation application structured to determine data flow associated with a first technology application within a myriad of data transmission flows between a plurality of network nodes of the network infrastructure. The invention configures a robotic process automation application for inserting a unique isotope tag string in data packets associated with first technology activity performed by the first technology application, prior to transmission from a source network node. The invention is configured to track, in real time, the current locations of the data packets among the multitude of data packets being transmitted in the network, based on the first unique isotope tag string.