Non-blocking I/O Platform for Scalable Multi-Target Device Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems face challenges in efficiently communicating with multiple target devices that have different configurations, leading to issues like blocking, resource occupation, and error handling difficulties due to varying network addresses, query formats, authentication/validation processes, and latency, especially when handling large volumes of requests.
Innovation Solution
A processing platform employs reactive non-blocking input/output (NIO) techniques and configurable thread allocation to generate processed requests by determining communication configurations and applying transformations, enabling parallel processing and efficient communication with multiple targets without blocking, thus improving scalability and resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If blocking I/O techniques are used to communicate with multiple target devices, then simplicity of implementation is maintained, but resource occupation increases and system scalability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication process into multiple independent threads, where each thread handles communication with a specific target device. This allows parallel processing of multiple requests without blocking, as each thread operates independently. The segmentation of communication tasks into discrete, manageable units enables the system to scale to thousands of concurrent connections while maintaining efficient resource utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic thread allocation and management, where threads are created and destroyed based on runtime conditions. The system dynamically adjusts the number of active threads to match the current communication load, preventing resource exhaustion while maintaining scalability. This dynamic approach allows the system to handle varying numbers of concurrent requests efficiently.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different communication configurations are applied to each target device, then communication compatibility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by configuring each communication thread with device-specific parameters tailored to the individual target device's requirements. Each thread maintains its own communication configuration (such as protocol type, data format, authentication method) that is optimized for its specific target, while the overall system architecture remains uniform and manageable through centralized thread management.
3Speed
If synchronous processing is used to handle requests sequentially, then ease of implementation is maintained, but processing speed deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous useful action by ensuring that while one thread is waiting for a response from a target device, other threads continue to process incoming requests and communicate with other targets. This parallel continuous operation eliminates idle waiting time and maximizes system throughput, achieving high-speed processing through asynchronous concurrent execution rather than sequential synchronous processing.
Data Source
AI summary
A device may receive information identifying a plurality of requests and identifying a plurality of targets for the plurality of requests. The device may generate respective routes for the plurality of targets, where a route, of the respective routes, for a target, of the plurality of targets, identifies a set of transformations to be applied to a corresponding request of the plurality of requests. The device may apply the respective routes to the plurality of requests to generate processed requests, and may communicate with at least one of the plurality of targets based on the processed requests. The device may receive results based on communicating with the at least one of the plurality of targets, wherein the results are based on the processed requests, and may provide information based on the results.