Overlay Network Modification for Dynamic Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data transmission networks lack granular information about data transmission characteristics, such as delays and jitter, for hops on the transmission path due to routers not storing information about other sub-networks, limiting the ability to monitor and optimize data transmission effectively across the entire path.
Innovation Solution
The system implements an overlay network with virtual infrastructure that allows for dynamic modification of forwarding nodes based on predicted and measured network attributes, using machine learning models to optimize data transmission routes and capacity, and adding or removing nodes as needed in specific geographic regions to improve data transmission efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If routers in each sub-network monitor data transmission characteristics, then granular information about delays and jitter for particular hops can be obtained, but routers cannot monitor data transmission characteristics of devices in other networks along the data transmission path
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the monitoring function by introducing overlay network nodes that operate independently from underlay network routers. These overlay nodes specifically monitor data transmission characteristics for overlay traffic, separating the monitoring function from traditional router operations and enabling granular measurement without requiring routers to have cross-network visibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces overlay network nodes as intermediary elements between source and destination devices. These nodes act as mediators that can monitor data transmission characteristics along the overlay path without requiring access to or information from underlay network routers, thus enabling monitoring across network boundaries while maintaining network independence.
2Productivity
If overlay network nodes are dynamically added or removed based on network conditions, then data transmission efficiency is optimized, but the complexity of managing the overlay network increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic overlay network nodes that can be added or removed based on real-time network conditions such as traffic demand, latency requirements, and network congestion. This dynamic configuration allows the overlay network to adapt to changing conditions and optimize data transmission efficiency while maintaining a manageable structure through automated node lifecycle management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes key parameters of the overlay network including node placement, routing paths, and network topology based on measured and predicted network attributes. By dynamically adjusting these parameters in response to network conditions, the system optimizes data transmission efficiency while the automated parameter management reduces the operational complexity of managing the overlay network.
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AI summary
Techniques for modifying a data transmission overlay network are disclosed. The data transmission overlay network runs overlay network software on physical network devices to transmit data between source devices and destination devices. A system predicts network attributes associated with forwarding nodes of the overlay network in a geographic region. The system modifies the overlay network based on the predicted network attributes. Modifying the overlay network includes modifying existing forwarding nodes to increase or decrease data transmission capacity, adding forwarding nodes, and removing forwarding nodes. The system modifies the overlay network within a particular geographic region for a specified duration of time. The system reverts the overlay network within the geographic region to a pre-modified state once the duration of time elapses.