M2M Server Gateway Selection for Network Load Balancing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current M2M communication systems lack the ability to control which wireless access gateway machine devices connect to, leading to suboptimal performance and network utilization due to random or manual selection, which can result in unsuitable gateways being used.
Innovation Solution
A method and system where machine devices detect reachable wireless access gateways, send identifiers to an M2M server, and connect to prioritized gateways selected based on current state, such as capacity and traffic load, to ensure optimal connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If machine devices randomly or manually select wireless access gateways, then connection simplicity is maintained, but network utilization and service performance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an M2M server as an intermediary that receives gateway identifiers from machine devices, determines suitable gateways based on current network state, and provides recommendations back to devices. This mediator resolves the contradiction by automating the gateway selection process, maintaining ease of operation for end users while significantly improving network utilization through intelligent routing decisions.
2Reliability
If machine devices connect to any reachable wireless access gateway, then connection availability is maintained, but service performance and network optimization worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the M2M server continuously monitors the state of wireless access gateways (such as traffic load, capacity, and availability) and uses this information to dynamically determine and recommend optimal gateways to machine devices. This feedback loop ensures that devices connect to available gateways while maintaining high service performance through informed selection based on real-time network conditions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If no control mechanism is implemented for gateway selection, then device autonomy is preserved, but network load distribution and performance optimization deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having the M2M server proactively assess gateway conditions and pre-determine suitable gateways before machine devices attempt connections. The server prepares gateway recommendations in advance based on current network state, allowing devices to autonomously select from pre-evaluated options. This approach preserves device autonomy while ensuring optimal network load distribution through advance planning and intelligent routing.
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AI summary
A machine device (100), a Machine-to-Machine, M2M, server (102) and methods therein are provided, where the machine device (100) connects to a wireless access gateway (GW1) in order to perform an M2M communication. The machine device (100) detects (1:1) a set of reachable wireless access gateways (GW1-GW4) with which the machine device (100) is able to reach for communication using short range wireless technology, and sends (1:2) identifiers of the reachable wireless access gateways to the M2M server (102). The M2M server (102) then sends (1:4) an indication of at least one prioritized wireless access gateway (GW1, GW2) selected (1:3) from the reachable wireless access gateways. Thereby, the machine device (100) is able to connect (1:5) to one of the prioritized wireless access gateway(s) (GW1) for performing the M2M communication provided that this wireless access gateway is available.