Network Traffic Protocol Translation via Address Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing number of devices in communication networks exhausts available addresses, necessitating updates or replacements of communication protocols, which can be costly and resource-intensive due to the complexity of existing systems.
Innovation Solution
A system that receives network traffic encoded in one protocol, maps it to addresses of another protocol, allowing reliable routing to intended destinations with minimal changes to the network infrastructure, using techniques like 6in4 encapsulation and DNS record management to support both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If communication protocols are updated or replaced to accommodate increasing number of devices, then address availability is improved, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs protocol translation devices that act as intermediaries between IPv4 and IPv6 networks. These devices receive packets from one protocol, translate them to the other protocol, and forward them to the destination. This intermediary approach allows the network to support both protocols simultaneously without requiring complete system replacement, thus increasing address availability while maintaining manageable system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements protocol translation capabilities in advance before complete protocol migration is necessary. By deploying translation devices and maintaining dual protocol support proactively, organizations can gradually transition to new protocols while preserving existing infrastructure investments, avoiding the need for sudden, costly system overhauls.
2Quantity of substance
If communication protocols are updated or replaced, then address space capacity is improved, but financial and resource costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates network translation devices with multi-functionality that can handle both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, perform address translation, and support multiple communication pathways. This universal approach allows a single infrastructure to serve dual purposes, maximizing resource utilization and reducing the need for separate systems for each protocol, thereby lowering overall resource costs while expanding address space capacity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing systems are updated and replaced, then protocol compatibility is improved, but implementation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic protocol translation where systems can adaptively switch between IPv4 and IPv6 protocols based on real-time network conditions, destination capabilities, and packet requirements. This dynamic approach allows existing systems to maintain compatibility with both protocols flexibly, avoiding the need for rigid, expensive complete system replacements while achieving broad protocol compatibility.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods manage network traffic of a first protocol by use of a second protocol. Network traffic directed toward a network destination address of a first protocol is received. A mapping of addresses is utilized to determine a corresponding other network address of the second protocol. The network traffic is reconfigured to be forwarded to the intended network destination using the second protocol and the determined corresponding other network address.