Mobile Device Hotspot Bandwidth Allocation and Reward System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Tethering technologies do not effectively manage bandwidth allocation between devices, leading to potential depletion of available bandwidth for the host device, and lack mechanisms for users to donate bandwidth and receive rewards.
Innovation Solution
A system that allows users to control and allocate network bandwidth to other devices through a client device, which communicates with a remote server to facilitate peer-to-peer connections and reward bandwidth donation, enabling users to set parameters for sharing and receiving credits or rewards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If tethering allows sharing network connection with other devices, then network access availability is improved, but bandwidth allocation control deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts bandwidth allocation between the host device and connected devices based on real-time network conditions and user-defined parameters. The bandwidth allocation is not fixed but can be modified during operation, allowing the host device to maintain control over network resources while providing flexible access to multiple devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements configurable parameters for bandwidth sharing, including maximum bandwidth limits, priority levels, and time-based allocation rules. These parameters allow users to customize the bandwidth distribution according to their specific needs, transforming the rigid all-or-nothing bandwidth model into a flexible, parameter-driven system.
2Productivity
If other devices use available bandwidth freely, then network utility for connected devices is improved, but bandwidth availability for host device deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The total available bandwidth is segmented into multiple allocation pools, with separate quotas assigned to the host device and connected devices. This segmentation ensures that the host device retains a guaranteed portion of bandwidth while allowing connected devices to utilize allocated portions, preventing complete bandwidth depletion by any single device.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors bandwidth consumption by the host device and connected devices, providing feedback to dynamically adjust allocations. When the host device detects that its bandwidth availability falls below threshold levels, the system can automatically reduce allocation to connected devices or notify the user, ensuring the host device maintains sufficient bandwidth for critical operations.
3Ease of operation
If bandwidth sharing is enabled without controls, then ease of operation is improved, but bandwidth management efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides automated bandwidth management features that operate without requiring constant user intervention. Default bandwidth allocation rules are automatically applied when devices connect, and the system self-adjusts allocations based on usage patterns and predefined parameters, maintaining ease of operation while improving management efficiency through automation.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for allowing a user to control sharing of network bandwidth in a peer-to-peer environment are described herein. An example telecommunications device includes a user interface device, a processor and a memory device. The telecommunications device identifies one or more time parameters related to bandwidth sharing based on a first operation of the user interface device and identifies one or more bandwidth parameters related to bandwidth sharing based on a second operation of the user interface device. The telecommunications device allows one or more other devices access to one or more networks via one of the telecommunications device or a second device associated with the user, based at least on the identified one or more time parameters and the one or more bandwidth parameters.