Peripheral Hardware Communication Channel Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
General purpose virtual networks degrade the performance of high-quality peripheral hardware devices like video cameras and microphones by using a single, non-optimized communication channel, resulting in a subpar user experience.
Innovation Solution
Establishing a separate, optimized communication channel dedicated to each peripheral hardware device, monitored and secured by an interaction management application to ensure the device's performance meets its technical specifications and is locked to the virtual interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a general purpose virtual network is used to connect peripheral hardware devices to servers, then network connectivity and security are provided, but the performance and quality of the peripheral hardware devices are degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the communication path into two separate channels: a first communication channel for general virtual network traffic and a second communication channel specifically for peripheral hardware device data. This segmentation allows the peripheral device channel to be optimized for high performance while the general virtual network channel maintains security, resolving the contradiction between security and performance.
2Device complexity
If a single communication channel is used for all virtual network traffic, then network management is simplified, but the quality of peripheral hardware device functions is diminished
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a dedicated second communication channel for peripheral hardware devices that is separate from the general virtual network channel. This allows optimized data transfer parameters specific to each peripheral device type (video cameras, microphones, etc.) while maintaining centralized management through the virtual network system, thus preserving device quality without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different data transfer parameters optimized for specific peripheral hardware device types through the second communication channel. Each peripheral device can have customized parameters (bandwidth, latency, protocol) tailored to its specific requirements, ensuring high quality performance while the overall system remains managed through the virtual network infrastructure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If peripheral hardware devices are connected through a virtual network system, then remote access is enabled, but the expected user experience from high quality devices is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
By creating a dedicated second communication channel for peripheral hardware devices, the system enables remote access through the virtual network while preserving full device performance. The separate channel ensures that remote connections do not degrade the quality of peripheral device functions, maintaining an excellent user experience.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the data transfer parameters of the second communication channel to be optimized for peripheral hardware devices, allowing high-quality remote access. The parameters (bandwidth, latency, protocols) are specifically tuned to maintain device performance over remote connections, thus preserving user experience while enabling remote access capability.
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AI summary
Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for establishing secure communication channels for peripheral hardware devices. The present invention is configured to receive, via a computing device system comprising at least one peripheral hardware device, a request to begin a virtual interaction between the computing device system and a virtual network system configured to establish connections and transmit information across or between systems. The invention may then establish the virtual interaction via a first communication channel and then receive a request to establish a second communication channel, where the second communication channel comprises a direct communication channel between the at least one peripheral hardware device and the virtual network system that is separate and distinct from the first communication channel. The invention may then involve establishing, via an interaction management application, the second communication channel between the at least one peripheral hardware device and the virtual network system.