Network Resource Allocation for Multi-Device User Accounts
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing number of portable devices accessing wireless broadband networks leads to a burden on communication networks, potentially degrading the quality of service for all users, as subscribers with multiple devices can consume significant network resources simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for allocating network resources based on a quality of service (QoS) profile for user accounts, which manages the usage of multiple wireless devices by prioritizing and allocating bandwidth according to predefined permissions and restrictions, ensuring efficient use of network resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless devices access the network simultaneously under a single subscriber account, then the number of connected devices increases, but network resource utilization increases and service quality degrades
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments network resources by creating device-specific quotas within the subscriber's total bandwidth allocation. Each wireless device is assigned a specific portion of the available network resources based on its QoS profile, preventing any single device from consuming all available bandwidth and ensuring consistent service quality across multiple devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by assigning different QoS profiles to different devices, allowing each device to receive customized bandwidth allocation and priority treatment. This enables critical applications on specific devices to receive higher priority while less critical devices receive appropriate but reduced resources, maintaining overall service quality.
2Ease of operation
If bandwidth is allocated without priority-based controls, then all devices receive equal access, but critical applications cannot ensure sufficient bandwidth for quality service
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic bandwidth allocation where the network controller continuously monitors network conditions and device requirements. Bandwidth assignments are adjusted in real-time based on current network availability, device priorities, and QoS profile requirements, allowing critical applications to secure sufficient bandwidth when needed while maintaining fairness during normal conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms where devices report their bandwidth requirements and network conditions are continuously monitored. The network controller uses this feedback information to dynamically adjust bandwidth allocations, ensuring that critical applications receive necessary resources while preventing any single device from monopolizing the network.
3Device complexity
If network resources are not monitored and controlled per device, then device complexity is reduced, but network resource exhaustion occurs with multiple simultaneous connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network controller as an intermediary between subscribers and the network infrastructure. This controller centrally manages QoS profiles, tracks device usage, and enforces bandwidth quotas. By consolidating management functions in this intermediary component, individual devices remain simple while the network maintains comprehensive control over resource allocation to prevent exhaustion.
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AI summary
A method and system are provided for allocating usage of network resources in a communication network. In an embodiment, a quality of service profile assigned to a user account is established where the user account comprises user information for a first wireless device and a second wireless device. A first usage request from the first wireless device is received and registered for access to the communication network. Use of the communication network is allocated to the first wireless device based upon the quality of service profile. A second usage request is received and registered from the second wireless device for access to the communication network. Use of the communications network is allocated to the second wireless device based upon the quality of service profile and the use of the communication network by the first wireless device.