Application Control Network Traffic Management via Periodic Data Blocking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern application control networks face inefficiencies due to constant data transmission from sensors, which leads to unnecessary network traffic and prevents data forwarding devices from entering low power states, as they are not optimized based on application-specific requirements.
Innovation Solution
A system that determines a second reporting frequency based on application needs and configures data paths to block data transmission during intervals when data is not required, using a processing unit to dynamically program data paths and manage network traffic, allowing devices to enter low power modes and reducing unnecessary data passing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If sensors constantly broadcast data over the network, then data availability is improved, but network traffic increases and energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic data transmission by sensors instead of constant broadcasting. Sensors transmit data at configured intervals or when triggered by events, allowing network components to enter low-power states between transmissions while maintaining data availability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts data transmission frequencies based on application requirements. Different sensors can have different reporting intervals configured according to their importance and the application's needs, optimizing the balance between data availability and energy consumption.
2Reliability
If sensors transmit data at high frequency, then data freshness is improved, but network traffic increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the transmission frequency parameter of sensors based on application requirements. Instead of uniform high-frequency transmission, sensors transmit at optimized intervals that provide sufficient data freshness for the application while reducing overall network traffic volume.
Solution Approach 2:
Sensors transmit data periodically at configured intervals rather than continuously. This periodic transmission maintains data freshness for applications that need regular updates while significantly reducing network traffic compared to constant high-frequency transmission.
3Speed
If data forwarding devices continuously monitor data paths, then network responsiveness is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Data forwarding devices enter low-power states between data transmission events. The system configures devices to activate monitoring and data forwarding only when needed, allowing them to conserve energy during periods when no data transmission is required while maintaining network responsiveness when data needs to flow.
Solution Approach 2:
The network system automatically manages power states of forwarding devices based on actual data transmission needs. Devices transition between active and low-power states autonomously according to configured schedules and actual traffic patterns, eliminating the need for continuous high-power operation.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling data traffic within an applications control network (300) comprising a plurality of data forwarding devices (110, 180) capable of transmitting data at a first frequency within an integrated communication network (100) and at least one application control component (310) that transmits data to the network at the first frequency. The system comprises a processing unit configured to determine, based on an application plan (204), a second frequency at which the data from the application control component (310) is required by the application control network, provide a data path configuration for the plurality of data forwarding devices for passing the data at instances of time defined by the second frequency, wherein the second frequency is less than the first frequency, and for blocking the data path during the time interval between the time instances defined by the second frequency.