Micro-segmented Network Controller for Scalable Multi-Subscriber Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional network service deployment models are not scalable for underserved markets, particularly in multi-dwelling unit settings where installing customer premises equipment (CPE) for each subscriber is impractical due to revenue constraints and infrastructure limitations, such as the absence of fiber or optical cables.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a micro-segmented networking system that allows multiple devices to connect to a shared wireless network using different connection attributes based on subscriber accounts, eliminating the need for individual CPE and enabling efficient resource allocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional network service deployment model is used with individual CPE for each subscriber, then network connectivity and resource allocation are ensured, but deployment cost and infrastructure complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple subscriber networks into a single shared wireless network infrastructure. Instead of deploying separate CPE for each subscriber, multiple subscribers share common access points and network resources, reducing infrastructure complexity while maintaining individual network isolation through virtualization techniques.
Solution Approach 2:
The shared wireless network infrastructure is designed to serve multiple subscribers simultaneously with different connection attributes. A single network deployment can support various device types, service levels, and connection requirements through configurable network profiles and authentication mechanisms.
2Reliability
If individual CPE is deployed for each subscriber, then dedicated network resources are provided, but average revenue per user and deployment scalability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple subscribers share common network infrastructure including access points, backhaul connections, and core network elements. This consolidation reduces per-subscriber deployment cost and enables faster scaling to serve more customers with the same infrastructure investment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts network parameters such as bandwidth allocation, quality of service levels, and connection attributes based on subscriber profiles and current network conditions. This allows flexible resource management that can adapt to varying demands without requiring physical infrastructure changes for each subscriber.
3Productivity
If multiple devices connect through the same access point, then resource sharing is achieved, but different connection attributes and security requirements cannot be satisfied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wireless network into multiple virtual networks or SSIDs, each with its own connection attributes and security policies. Devices connecting through the same physical access point can be assigned to different virtual networks based on their requirements, enabling both resource sharing and attribute differentiation.
Solution Approach 2:
Different connection attributes and security settings are applied locally to each device or device group within the shared network infrastructure. Each subscriber or device can have customized network parameters, authentication methods, and access rights while sharing the common physical infrastructure.
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AI summary
A system for micro-segmented networking is provided. A system controller is programmed to a) store a plurality of micro-segmented network accounts and a plurality of subscriber accounts, b) receive a request from a user device to activate a first micro-segmented network associated with a first subscriber account, c) authenticate the first subscriber account based on the subscriber information, d) activate the first micro-segmented network, including a plurality of device slots for a plurality of devices, e) transmit, to the user device, first device slot authentication information for a first device slot of the plurality of device slots; f) receive, from a first device connecting to the wireless network, the first device slot authentication information; g) authenticate the first device slot authentication information; and h) in response to authenticating the first device slot authentication information, connect the first device to the first micro-segmented network.