Multi-path Communication Device Dynamic Path Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multi-path communication methods transmit traffic equally to all available paths, leading to inefficient energy usage, as they do not adjust the number of paths based on traffic levels, resulting in unnecessary energy consumption when traffic is low and underutilization when traffic is high.
Innovation Solution
A multi-path communication apparatus that selects and manages path-links based on traffic levels, using a processor to determine active and idle paths within a destination-specific multi-path link group, adjusting the number of paths used for traffic distribution based on traffic thresholds, and employing a traffic meter and splitter to dynamically allocate traffic across physical links.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traffic is transmitted to all available paths in a distributed manner, then network resource utilization is improved, but energy efficiency deteriorates due to unnecessary energy consumption on low-traffic paths
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic path selection by adjusting the number of active path-links based on traffic levels. The processor monitors traffic conditions and dynamically switches between using all available paths (high traffic) and fewer paths (low traffic), making the system adaptive rather than static. This resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to optimize for resource utilization during high traffic and energy efficiency during low traffic periods.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of path usage from a fixed state (all paths always active) to a variable state (number of active paths adjusts with traffic level). By monitoring traffic conditions and adjusting the number of active path-links accordingly, the system transitions between different operational modes to balance resource utilization and energy consumption based on current network conditions.
2Productivity
If the number of active path-links is increased to handle high traffic, then traffic distribution capability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the number of active path-links based on real-time traffic conditions. During high traffic periods, more paths are activated to distribute load effectively; during low traffic periods, fewer paths remain active to conserve energy. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between traffic handling capability and energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The processor monitors traffic levels on path-links and uses this feedback to adjust the number of active paths. When traffic exceeds certain thresholds, the system activates additional paths; when traffic drops below thresholds, the system deactivates paths to save energy. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures optimal balance between productivity and energy usage.
3Loss of energy
If traffic is transmitted to fewer paths to save energy, then energy efficiency is improved, but network resource utilization deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts path usage based on traffic conditions, switching between energy-efficient mode (fewer active paths during low traffic) and resource-utilization mode (more active paths during high traffic). This dynamic behavior allows the system to optimize for the appropriate objective based on current network conditions, resolving the contradiction between energy efficiency and resource utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameter from fixed full-path usage to variable path usage based on traffic levels. By adjusting the number of active path-links according to monitored traffic conditions, the system can shift between prioritizing energy efficiency and prioritizing resource utilization, resolving the contradiction through parameter adaptation.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a multi-path communication device capable of improving energy use efficiency and a traffic distribution method for improving the energy use efficiency thereof, which can improve energy use efficiency of an entire network in multi-path communication by properly adjusting the number of paths for transmitting traffic according to traffic levels and distributing the traffic without distributing and transmitting the traffic to all possible paths.