Multi-Protocol Routing System for Dynamic Network Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional IP routing technology struggles to meet the demands of modern network services due to limited IP resources, inefficient data transmission, and difficulty in coordinating diverse routing protocols, leading to performance issues in real-time services and network safety.

Innovation Solution

A multi-protocol routing system with a route determining module and a forwarding module that dynamically selects the optimal routable protocol and path based on application and network characteristics, periodically updates resource information, and adjusts routing tables to ensure efficient data transmission and quality of service.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional IP routing technology is used, then network structure is simple and protocols are concise, but it cannot meet the requirements of modern network services in terms of traffic scale and function interfaces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to modern network servicesVSAvoidnetwork protocol complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the routing system into multiple independent routing protocols (e.g., RIP, OSPF, BGP) that can operate simultaneously. Each protocol handles specific routing tasks, allowing the system to adapt to different service requirements without requiring a complete protocol overhaul, thus improving adaptability while managing complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a multi-protocol routing system where a single routing infrastructure supports multiple routing protocols simultaneously. This universal approach allows the network to handle diverse service requirements (IP services, video services, IoT applications) using a unified platform, enhancing versatility without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If routing mode binds identifications and positions, then routing paths are stable, but transmission and processing efficiencies are seriously restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidrouting flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic routing protocols that continuously adapt routing paths based on real-time network conditions. Routing tables are automatically updated according to current link states and resource availability, enabling the system to dynamically optimize transmission efficiency while maintaining adaptability to changing network environments, rather than relying on static identification-position binding.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where routing decisions are continuously adjusted based on network performance metrics and resource status. The system monitors transmission efficiency and adaptively modifies routing paths, creating a closed-loop control system that improves productivity while maintaining routing flexibility through real-time feedback from the network state.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Quantity of substance

If IP resources are allocated traditionally, then resource management is simple, but it cannot meet the continuous increase of service resources

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice resource capacityVSAvoidresource management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs advanced resource allocation parameters including Quality of Service (QoS) metrics, bandwidth availability, and resource utilization thresholds. These parameters enable the system to dynamically allocate IP resources based on service requirements and network conditions, significantly increasing service resource capacity while managing complexity through parameterized control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces routing information protocols as intermediaries that mediate between service resource requirements and IP resource allocation. These protocols act as a layer of abstraction that simplifies resource management by handling the complexity of resource allocation, allowing the system to support continuous service resource growth without proportionally increasing management complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Reliability

If network architecture focuses on large-scale data transmission, then transmission capacity increases, but network safety problems arise due to data diversity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork safetyVSAvoiddata transmission capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements protocol-specific security measures tailored to different data types and transmission requirements. Each routing protocol can apply appropriate security policies and validation rules based on the specific data being transmitted, ensuring network safety for diverse data while maintaining high transmission capacity through localized security enforcement rather than uniform restrictions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS9692694B2Multi-protocol routing system and method driven by application and network in convergence
Publication Date: 2017.06.27 ZHENGZHOU SEANET TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a multi-protocol routing system, comprising a route determining module and a forwarding module which are located in network layer, wherein the route determining module is used for determining, based on the related information of applications and networks, the types of routable protocols and the next-hop path which are to be selected in the current routing phase; the forwarding module, including different routable protocols and corresponding routing information, is used for periodically calculating the newest remaining network resources and the state of link during a routing process and updating the forwarding table in current state. By integrating various characteristics and states of applications as well as different routable protocols, the present invention realizes real-time protocol selection and dynamic routing. Moreover, the present invention is easy to be expanded to other protocols, thus being adaptive to the continuous development and evolution of network services.