Network Traffic Scheduler for Wireless Gateway Conflict Mitigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network systems lack the capability to dynamically control wireless gateway communications to minimize conflicts and improve quality of service (QoS) due to limited information collection about connected devices and static configurations of wireless gateways and cable modem termination systems (CMTSs).
Innovation Solution
Implementing a Network Traffic Scheduler (NTS) that collects data from wireless gateways and secondary network devices to identify communication conflicts, adjust communication channels, packet priority, and device priority, and dynamically manage network traffic based on user-requested QoS levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If wireless gateways operate independently with pre-established rules, then device complexity is reduced, but communication conflicts and interference between gateways increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where wireless gateways report their operating status, connected devices, and communication parameters to a network controller. The controller analyzes this feedback data and sends back control instructions to adjust gateway operations, thereby coordinating communications across the network and reducing interference while maintaining manageable device complexity through centralized intelligence.
2Ease of operation
If static configuration is used for gateways and CMTSs, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability to changing communication conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static configuration into a dynamic system where the network controller continuously monitors communication conditions, device connections, and interference patterns. Based on this real-time data, the controller dynamically adjusts gateway configurations, channel assignments, and resource allocation without requiring manual reconfiguration, thus maintaining ease of operation while achieving high adaptability to changing conditions.
3Measurement precision
If network systems collect comprehensive data from wireless gateways, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network controller as an intermediary that centralizes data collection and processing functions. Wireless gateways report their status and observed interference to the controller, which then performs comprehensive analysis and generates coordinated control decisions. This intermediary approach enables precise measurement and monitoring of communication conditions without requiring complex data processing capabilities at each individual gateway device.
4Reliability
If dynamic adjustment of network parameters is implemented, then quality of service is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control functions for multiple wireless gateways and their connected devices into a single network controller. This consolidation enables coordinated dynamic adjustment of network parameters across the entire wireless network, optimizing quality of service through holistic management while avoiding the complexity of implementing independent dynamic control at each gateway and device level.
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AI summary
Systems for network based control of wireless gateway communications are described. Each network wireless gateway and secondary network device may collect parameters and data regarding communications with connected wireless devices. The collected data may be aggregated at a Network Traffic Scheduler ("NTS"), which may use the data to identify conflicts in communications with wireless devices. If the NTS determines there are conflicts in the communications with particular wireless devices, the NTS may communicate instructions for adjusting the operations of the network so as to avoid or mitigate continued conflicting communications. In response to user requests for a particular level or quality of service, the NTS may communicate instructions for adjusting the operations of the network so as to satisfy the requested level of service.