MDU Network Segmentation for Streaming Bandwidth Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multi-dwelling units (MDUs) like hotels, content streaming services often face bandwidth challenges, leading to poor media quality and congestion issues due to simultaneous user access, and users may not have access to their preferred content types.
Innovation Solution
The method involves performing network segmentation for an MDU network to create multiple segments and corresponding content segments, with each content segment designated to a network segment based on a predetermined policy, allowing users to access specific content streams tailored to their zone.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If network segmentation is implemented to create multiple network segments and content segments, then network performance and bandwidth utilization are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies network segmentation by dividing the MDU network into multiple network segments (e.g., VLANs) and corresponding content segments. Each network segment is associated with specific content resources and user groups, allowing targeted bandwidth management and quality of service (QoS) control. This segmentation resolves the technical contradiction by improving network performance through isolated traffic flows while managing complexity through automated policy-based deployment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by dynamically adjusting network parameters such as bandwidth allocation, QoS priorities, and content routing based on user profiles, service types, and network conditions. The system modifies these parameters in real-time to optimize performance for specific network segments without requiring manual reconfiguration, thereby improving reliability while controlling operational complexity.
2Productivity
If content segmentation is performed to provide differentiated content experiences, then user experience and content delivery efficiency are improved, but manufacturing precision and system configuration complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments content resources into distinct content segments that can be independently delivered to different network segments. Each content segment is associated with specific content resources (e.g., video streams, audio channels) and can be selectively routed based on user subscriptions and network policies. This segmentation improves content delivery efficiency by reducing network congestion and enabling parallel downloads, while configuration precision is maintained through template-based policies.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality through multi-functional network elements that can handle multiple content types and service levels simultaneously. The system uses universal content delivery nodes that can route different content segments to appropriate network segments based on unified policies, reducing the need for separate specialized configurations for each content type and thereby improving efficiency without proportionally increasing precision requirements.
3Speed
If network segmentation is implemented to reduce congestion and improve bandwidth utilization, then connection speed and media quality are improved, but ease of operation and network management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by implementing automated network segmentation where the system automatically provisions network segments, assigns content resources, and enforces QoS policies based on user profiles and service agreements. The network management system autonomously handles segmentation creation, traffic routing, and bandwidth allocation without requiring manual intervention, thereby improving connection speed through optimized traffic management while maintaining ease of operation through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes feedback mechanisms where the network continuously monitors traffic conditions, user experience metrics, and bandwidth utilization across different segments. This feedback information is fed back to the network management system to dynamically adjust segmentation policies, routing decisions, and QoS parameters in real-time. This feedback-driven optimization improves connection speed by adapting to changing network conditions while simplifying management through automated responsive control.
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AI summary
Methods and systems for provisioning content streaming service are provided. An example method includes performing network segmentation for a network associated with a multi-dwelling unit (MDU) to generate a plurality of network segments and performing segmentation of a content resource provided by the MDU into a plurality of content segments respectively corresponding to the plurality of network segments. Each content segment of the content resource comprising content items is designated to the corresponding network segment based on a predetermined network policy. The method further comprises providing access to one of the plurality of content segments to a user equipment (UE) connected to the network segment corresponding to the content segment.