Network Bonding Aggregation Cloud Manager
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network communication technologies face challenges in optimizing network performance across long haul connections, as they often result in suboptimal performance due to impedance and failure to utilize the full potential of high-performing network backbones, and lack dynamic monitoring and adaptation to varying network conditions.
Innovation Solution
A network system that includes a client site network component for bonding/aggregating diverse connections, a cloud-based network manager for real-time data collection, analysis, and configuration, and a server/concentrator at an access point to the high-performing network, enabling dynamic reconfiguration of network paths and connections based on performance data to improve Quality of Experience scores.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If bonding/aggregation is used to improve network performance between locations, then throughput is increased, but long haul effects cause network impedance that reduces overall performance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network connection into two parts: a bonded/aggregated connection segment at the access point (improving throughput) and a high-performing network backbone segment for long haul transmission (avoiding impedance). This segmentation allows each segment to operate optimally for its specific function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a server/concentrator at the access point as an intermediary device that terminates the bonded/aggregated connection and interfaces with the high-performing network backbone. This intermediary enables the two different connection types to work together without mutual interference.
2Productivity
If prior art bonding systems are used, then network performance is improved, but the systems lack dynamic monitoring and adaptation to varying network conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a cloud-based network manager that continuously monitors network performance data from multiple sources and provides feedback to dynamically adjust network configuration. This feedback loop enables the system to adapt to changing network conditions in real-time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the static bonding configuration into a dynamic system where network paths, bonding parameters, and resource allocation can be adjusted in real-time based on monitored performance data and changing network conditions.
3Ease of manufacture
If manual trial and error configuration is used, then system setup is simple, but network performance cannot be optimized for dynamic conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service system where the cloud-based network manager automatically monitors network conditions, analyzes performance data, and reconfigures network parameters without manual intervention. This eliminates the need for trial-and-error manual configuration while maintaining optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the network monitoring and management infrastructure, including data collection utilities and analysis tools, so that the system is ready to automatically optimize performance without requiring manual trial-and-error configuration later.
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AI summary
A network system for improving network communication performance is disclosed. The system includes 1) at least one network bonding/aggregation computer system that includes: (i) at least one client site network component bonding or aggregating one or more diverse network connections; and (ii) at least one network server component configured to interoperate with the client site network component; and 2) a cloud-based network manager that includes: a data collection utility, a network performance analysis utility, and a network configuration utility.