Parameterized QoS Bandwidth Allocation for Home Networks

The patent introduces a Network Coordinator (NC) as an intermediary device that centralizes QoS management functions. The NC acts as a mediator between multiple network nodes, handling bandwidth allocation, traffic scheduling, and QoS parameter management. This allows complex QoS control to be concentrated in a single device rather than requiring high computational power at every network node, thus improving overall network reliability while keeping individual device complexity low.

The patent segments network management functions by distinguishing between Network Coordinators (NC) and regular network nodes. The NC handles complex management tasks including QoS parameter configuration, bandwidth allocation, and traffic scheduling, while regular nodes perform simpler functions like data transmission and basic protocol handling. This functional segmentation allows most devices to be manufactured with lower computational requirements, reducing overall device cost while maintaining advanced network management capabilities through the specialized NC.

The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the Network Coordinator automatically performs QoS parameter optimization, bandwidth allocation, and traffic scheduling based on network conditions and service requirements. The system can autonomously adjust QoS parameters without requiring manual configuration by end users. This allows advanced QoS management features to be available while maintaining ease of operation, as the complex configuration tasks are performed automatically by the network infrastructure itself rather than requiring user intervention.