Network Node Algorithm Selection for Differentiated Handling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication systems face challenges in efficiently handling interactions between network nodes due to the limitations of global standards, which often result in compromised performance and slow adaptation to new technologies.

Innovation Solution

The method involves obtaining information about the category of a second network node related to an interaction type, establishing a communication channel, and selecting a communication algorithm based on this information to provide differentiated handling of interactions within the communication network.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a global set of standards is used for inter-device communication, then interoperability and consumer flexibility are improved, but system performance is compromised and adaptation to new technologies is slow

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveinteroperabilityVSAvoidsystem performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments communication algorithms into different categories (first category and second category) that can be selectively applied to different node interactions. This allows the system to maintain global standard interoperability while enabling specialized high-performance algorithms for specific node pairs, thus resolving the contradiction between standardization and performance optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic selection of communication algorithms based on node categories and interaction types. The system can adaptively choose between different algorithm categories depending on the specific nodes involved, allowing it to maintain compatibility with global standards while dynamically optimizing performance for particular communication scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If a global set of standards is used for inter-device communication, then interoperability is improved, but the speed of introducing new technologies is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveinteroperabilityVSAvoidtechnology introduction speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary categorization of network nodes into different categories before communication occurs. This pre-classification enables the system to have new communication algorithms ready and assigned to specific node categories, allowing rapid introduction of new technologies without requiring changes to the global standard framework.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of algorithm selection by introducing category-based differentiation. Instead of using a single standardized algorithm for all nodes, the system varies algorithm parameters based on node categories, enabling rapid deployment of new algorithms for specific node types while maintaining overall standard compliance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If differentiated handling of node interactions is implemented, then system performance and key performance indicators are improved, but complexity of node categorization and algorithm selection increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem throughputVSAvoidnode categorization complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning specific communication algorithms to specific node categories based on their interaction types. Each node category receives tailored algorithm treatment locally, optimizing performance for that specific category without requiring complex global restructuring, thus improving throughput while managing complexity through localized differentiation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12207112B2Customization approach for cooperating nodes
Publication Date: 2025.01.21 TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
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AI summary

A method and network node for differentiated handling of at least one interaction of network nodes within a communication network. The method includes obtaining, at a first network node, information about a category of at least one second network node related to an interaction type, and selecting a communication algorithm based on the obtained information to provide the differentiated handling of the at least one interaction of network nodes within the communication network.