Network Device Mediation for Wireless Service Level Consistency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network technologies face challenges in providing consistent service levels to wireless devices due to longer ping times compared to wired devices, which can lead to reduced service quality and inefficient use of available bandwidth.
Innovation Solution
The system leverages spare wireless capacity by emulating the interface of user devices to communicate with application servers, modifying transmission parameters such as packet loss and latency to meet threshold service requirements, ensuring that wireless devices receive the desired level of service despite initial ping time issues.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If wireless devices connect directly to the network, then wireless connectivity is provided, but ping time increases and service level decreases
Solution Approach 1:
A network device acts as an intermediary between the application server and wireless user devices. The network device establishes a first communication path with the application server and a second communication path with wireless devices, mediating data transmissions to optimize service levels while maintaining wireless connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication path is segmented into two separate paths: a first path between the application server and network device, and a second path between the network device and wireless user devices. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each path, enabling the network device to compensate for wireless latency through its connection to the application server.
2Reliability
If service parameters are strictly enforced, then service quality is maintained, but wireless devices are excluded due to higher latency
Solution Approach 1:
The network device monitors service parameters (such as latency, packet loss, bandwidth) and dynamically adjusts communication parameters to satisfy service level thresholds. By changing parameters like transmission timing, packet sizing, and routing decisions, the system maintains service quality while accommodating wireless devices' higher latency characteristics.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically evaluates whether wireless devices meet service level criteria and adjusts service provision accordingly. The network device continuously monitors performance metrics and adapts its mediation behavior, enabling flexible service delivery that can accommodate varying wireless conditions while maintaining quality standards.
3Speed
If wired connection is used, then ping time is reduced and service level improves, but wireless connectivity is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The network device provides universal access to application servers for both wired and wireless devices. It establishes communication paths that work across different connectivity types, allowing wireless devices to access services previously available only to wired devices while maintaining appropriate service levels through its mediation capability.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise establishing communication with an interface of a user device, wherein the user device is located within a first network that is external to a second network. Communication can be established with a computing device, wherein the computing device is located within the second network, and wherein data is received from the computing device based at least in part on a threshold service parameter. An emulation of the interface of the user device can communicate with the computing device to satisfy the threshold service parameter.