Network Connection Management via Dynamic I/O Multiplexing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional network connection management methods statically process concurrent connections using a single I/O multiplexing way, leading to inefficient resource utilization and high overhead, especially when dealing with a large number of idle connections.
Innovation Solution
Dynamically determine the connection state of network connections based on data transmission frequency and interval, selecting an appropriate I/O multiplexing method and disconnecting idle connections to optimize resource utilization by switching between polling and epoll ways based on connection activity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a single I/O multiplexing method is used statically to process concurrent network connections, then the system structure is simple and easy to implement, but resource utilization becomes inefficient and overhead increases when dealing with large numbers of connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic switching between different I/O multiplexing methods (polling and epoll) based on the current connection state. The system monitors the number of active connections and automatically selects the most appropriate processing method, transforming the static configuration into a dynamic adaptive system that optimizes resource utilization according to actual workload conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the processing parameter (I/O multiplexing method) based on the connection state parameter. When the number of active connections exceeds a threshold, the system switches from polling to epoll method, and vice versa. This parameter adaptation allows the system to maintain high efficiency across different connection scenarios without sacrificing ease of implementation
2Device complexity
If a single I/O multiplexing method is used for all network connections, then the device complexity is low, but the overhead increases and performance deteriorates when handling mixed states of active and idle connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network connection management into two distinct processing paths: polling method for handling active connections and epoll method for handling idle connections. By dividing the connection pool based on activity state, the system can apply the most efficient processing method to each segment, reducing overall computing overhead while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular design
3Reliability
If all network connections are maintained continuously, then the connection reliability is high, but the resource consumption increases due to idle connections occupying system resources
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts idle connections from the active connection pool and applies a different processing method (epoll) specifically to them. By separating idle connections and handling them with event-driven epoll instead of continuous polling, the system maintains their availability while dramatically reducing the computing resources consumed by monitoring connections that are not currently transmitting data
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AI summary
According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a method and an apparatus for managing a network connection, and a computer readable storage medium are provided. The method includes determining at least one network connection associated with a target device. The method further includes obtaining a connection state of the at least one network connection, the connection state indicating a data transmission frequency of the at least one network connection. The method further includes determining an operation for the at least one network connection based at least in part on the connection state.