Network Tunnel Intercepts Packets for Optimized Data Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data transfer protocols, such as TCP, are inefficient for large file transfers over networks due to high latency and packet loss, requiring modifications to applications for improved throughput.
Innovation Solution
Establishing a tunnel between sender and receiver for intercepting and processing data packets using encryption, compression, and deduplication, with agents at both ends managing the tunnel and employing protocols like BURST for efficient data transfer without modifying existing applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If TCP protocol is used for data transfer, then application compatibility is maintained, but transfer speed decreases due to high latency and packet loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a tunnel as an intermediary layer between the application and the network. The tunnel encapsulates TCP packets and applies optimized transfer protocols (like BURST) at the tunnel level, while the application continues to use standard TCP. This mediator approach allows speed optimization without requiring application modification.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the data transfer process into two independent layers: the application layer using standard TCP for compatibility, and the tunnel layer using optimized protocols for speed. This segmentation allows each layer to operate independently with its own optimization strategy.
2Speed
If transfer protocols are optimized to improve throughput, then transfer speed increases, but application modification is required
Solution Approach 1:
The tunnel acts as an intermediary that implements optimized protocols without requiring changes to the application. The application remains simple and unchanged, while the tunnel handles the complex optimized transfer mechanics.
Solution Approach 2:
The tunnel provides self-service optimization by automatically intercepting TCP packets, applying optimizations (compression, deduplication, protocol conversion), and transmitting them through the optimized channel without requiring application involvement or modification.
3Ease of manufacture
If standard communication channels are used, then implementation simplicity is maintained, but data transfer efficiency is insufficient for large files
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by establishing the tunnel with pre-configured optimizations (compression algorithms, deduplication rules, protocol parameters) before data transfer begins. This preliminary setup enables efficient transfer without complex real-time adjustments during transmission.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and apparatus are provided for transmitting data over a network through a tunnel. In one embodiment, a method comprises obtaining data for transfer over a network from a sender to a receiver. At an operating system level, at least one packet is intercepted from the data that satisfies one or more configurable criteria. A tunnel is established from the sender to the receiver, wherein the tunnel selectively performs one or more of encryption, compression, and data deduplication of the intercepted packet. The intercepted packet is transmitted through the tunnel from the sender to the receiver. A handshake protocol optionally determines the presence of agents at the sender and receiver. The handshake protocol fails if agents are not present at both the sender and receiver, and the transfer is then carried out over a standard communication channel.