Link Binding Chain for Failed One-Hop Connections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing link binding schemes face challenges such as failed binding creation due to method disagreements or poor communication conditions, inability to change binding methods dynamically, and complexities when using binding brokers, leading to inefficiencies and failures in establishing or maintaining link bindings, especially in dynamic environments.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a link binding chain that allows cascading and compression of link bindings, dynamic binding method switching, and broker-assisted link binding methods to facilitate efficient link binding functionalities, enabling adaptation to changing conditions and improving connectivity between resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a one-hop link binding is established directly between source and destination resources, then the binding establishment is simple and direct, but it may fail due to method disagreements or poor communication conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediate resources as mediators in the binding process. When direct binding between source and destination resources fails or is infeasible, intermediate resources are inserted to form multi-hop binding chains. The intermediate resources facilitate indirect binding by establishing separate binding relationships with the source and destination, thereby resolving method disagreements and communication condition issues while maintaining binding reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments a failed or infeasible direct binding into multiple smaller binding hops. Instead of attempting a single direct binding that may fail, the binding path is divided into multiple sequential bindings through intermediate resources. Each hop in the chain is independently establishable, allowing the system to bypass communication barriers and method disagreements that would prevent direct binding.
2Adaptability or versatility
If binding methods are fixed after link binding establishment, then the initial binding configuration is stable, but the system cannot adapt to changing environment and performance requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic binding method switching that allows the system to transition between different binding methods (polling, observe, push) after initial binding establishment. The binding management entity can evaluate changing environmental conditions, resource states, and performance requirements, then dynamically select and switch to the most appropriate binding method. This dynamic capability enables adaptation to varying conditions while the underlying binding infrastructure remains stable.
3Productivity
If multiple destination resources need to synchronize with a single source resource, then direct bindings from source to each destination increase connectivity, but they consume excessive binding resources on the source
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple binding relationships by introducing an intermediate resource that acts as a consolidation point. Instead of establishing separate direct bindings from the source resource to each destination resource, the system creates a single binding from the source to the intermediate resource, and then separate bindings from the intermediate resource to each destination. This merging approach maintains full synchronization connectivity while significantly reducing the number of bindings the source resource must manage.
Solution Approach 2:
The intermediate resource serves as a mediator that receives data from the source resource once and redistributes it to multiple destination resources. This intermediary approach eliminates the need for the source resource to maintain multiple simultaneous binding relationships, thereby reducing binding resource consumption on the source while ensuring all destinations receive synchronized data through the intermediate mediator.
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AI summary
A link binding chain is disclosed that enables multiple hops of link bindings to be cascaded to form a chain of link bindings. The binding chain can be leveraged when a one-hop link binding is infeasible or fails to be established. Dynamic binding method switching is disclosed for updating the binding method after a link binding has been established such that the link binding may be selected for a more proper or efficient link binding method to adapt to the changing environment. Methods for broker assisted link binding are disclosed to facilitate link binding functionalities between a source resource and a destination resource that are connected through a binding broker.