Network Resource Management Through Passive Stream Aggregation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing AVB networks face inefficiencies in managing large numbers of audio and video streams, particularly passive ones without active listeners, leading to high processing burdens and scalability challenges due to individual stream monitoring and resource allocation.
Innovation Solution
The solution involves distinguishing between active and passive streams, grouping passive streams into a single entity for management, reducing complexity and processing demands by aggregating their states, and optimizing resource allocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If individual stream monitoring and resource allocation is performed for all streams, then stream management accuracy is improved, but processing burden and device complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple passive streams into a single aggregated stream entity for management purposes. Instead of monitoring and allocating resources for each passive stream individually, the system combines them into one representative entity, significantly reducing the number of management operations while maintaining effective resource control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments stream management into two distinct categories: active streams that require individual monitoring and resource allocation, and passive streams that are grouped together. This segmentation allows the system to apply different management strategies to different stream types, optimizing processing efficiency while maintaining necessary control.
2Measurement precision
If individual stream monitoring is performed for all streams, then resource allocation accuracy is improved, but scalability deteriorates due to high processing demands
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple passive streams into a single aggregated stream entity for management purposes. Instead of monitoring and allocating resources for each passive stream individually, the system combines them into one representative entity, significantly reducing the number of management operations while maintaining effective resource control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic stream management where the level of monitoring and resource allocation detail adjusts based on stream activity status. Active streams receive individualized attention while passive streams are managed collectively, allowing the system to adapt its processing intensity to actual network conditions and scale efficiently.
3Stability of the object's composition
If all streams are managed with equal detail, then management consistency is improved, but processing efficiency deteriorates due to unnecessary overhead on passive streams
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different management qualities to different stream types: active streams receive detailed individual monitoring and resource allocation, while passive streams receive aggregated management. This local differentiation ensures that processing effort is concentrated where it is actually needed, eliminating unnecessary overhead on passive streams while maintaining consistent overall management through unified aggregation rules.
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AI summary
This invention is directed to network methods and systems. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a method that includes receiving a plurality of streams, each containing audio or video content. The method includes determining and storing separate statuses and states for these streams based on their association with network ports. The method manages the network resources associated with the streams based on their status. There are other embodiments as well.