Network Traffic Manager Priority-Based Message Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network traffic management systems struggle to optimize the routing of latency-sensitive messages, leading to increased transmission delays and suboptimal user experiences in multimedia and mission-critical services.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for optimizing the routing of latency-sensitive messages by identifying transmission priorities based on message headers and determining target network entities to minimize delay, using a network traffic management system that includes message obtaining, priority identifying, target network entity determining, and message transmitting units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If traditional network routing methods are used, then network traffic can be transmitted, but transmission delays increase for latency-sensitive messages
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the routing parameter from generic network addressing to priority-based routing parameters. Message headers include priority indicators that trigger different routing behaviors in network devices, allowing latency-sensitive messages to be routed through optimized paths with lower delay while maintaining standard routing for other traffic.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by embedding priority information in message headers before transmission. Network devices pre-configure multiple routing paths and pre-process messages by reading their priority headers, enabling rapid route selection without real-time computation delays.
2Loss of time
If priority-based routing is implemented, then transmission delay is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network routing function into priority-aware and standard routing components. Network devices are configured with separate priority routing tables and standard routing tables, allowing them to process messages differently based on their priority level without requiring complete redesign of the routing infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes network devices multi-functional by enabling them to handle both priority-based routing and standard routing through a unified architecture. The same network device can process different message types using different routing strategies, reducing the need for specialized hardware while achieving optimized routing for latency-sensitive traffic.
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AI summary
Methods, non-transitory computer readable media, network traffic manager apparatuses, and systems that optimizes routing of a message are disclosed. The method includes obtaining a message comprising a header, wherein the header has a parameter with a value indicating one of a plurality of transmission priorities for the message. Based on the value in the parameter within the header, the method further includes identifying the one of the transmission priorities for the message. Based on the identified transmission priority of the message, the method further includes determining a target network entity for the message. The method further includes transmitting the message to the target network entity.