Network Adapter Configuration for Multi-Technology Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication devices cannot efficiently manage multiple network adapters using different communication technologies simultaneously, leading to unsatisfactory network performance due to packet loss and interference, as they lack the ability to configure each adapter for optimal communication based on specific technologies and access networks.
Innovation Solution
A network device configures each network adapter to use a specific communication technology from a list (such as Ethernet, IEEE 802.11, Wi-Fi, LTE, etc.) for transmitting and receiving data, allowing for separate configurations for transmitting and receiving, and switching technologies based on conditions like end-to-end connection establishment or geographical location.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple network adapters use the same access network dynamically selected based on signal strength and quality, then network adaptability is improved, but network performance deteriorates due to interference and bandwidth sharing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments network adapters into different groups (first group and second group) where each group is configured to use specific communication technologies. This segmentation prevents multiple adapters from simultaneously using the same access network, thereby eliminating interference and bandwidth sharing issues while maintaining network adaptability through diverse technology options.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by configuring each network adapter group with specific communication technology preferences (e.g., first group uses LTE, second group uses 3G). This allows each group to operate with optimized local characteristics rather than all adapters dynamically selecting from the same pool, preventing performance degradation from shared resource contention.
2Reliability
If network adapters dynamically switch between communication technologies based on network availability and signal quality, then communication reliability is improved, but device complexity increases due to configuration management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring network adapters into groups with specific communication technology assignments before operation. The first group is pre-configured for LTE, the second group for 3G, eliminating the need for real-time dynamic selection and complex runtime configuration management while maintaining reliable communication through appropriate technology usage.
3Productivity
If data is distributed across multiple network adapters using different communication technologies, then data transmission capacity is improved, but data integrity deteriorates due to packet loss and TCP session issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments data transmission by assigning specific adapters to specific communication technologies. The first network adapter uses LTE for data transmission while the second uses 3G, with each adapter's data packets properly routed and reassembled at the destination. This segmentation prevents packet loss issues that would occur with dynamic technology switching and maintains TCP session integrity.
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AI summary
A method carried out by a network device comprising a plurality of network adapters for transmitting and/or receiving data through a first group of network adapters. Each network adapter of the first group of network adapters is capable of using a plurality of communication technologies for transmitting and/or receiving data. The each network adapter is configured to use a corresponding communication technology for transmitting and/or receiving data. The each network adapter is configured by a configuration corresponding to each network adapter.