Message Processing Pipeline Decoupling via Intra-Pipeline Links
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current message processing pipelines in distributed computing environments are limited by temporal and physical coupling, which constrain application behavior and require synchronization and specific execution environments, leading to inflexible deployment and dependency issues.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for composing message processing pipelines by accessing a current pipeline specification, identifying and applying transforms to include additional messaging components and requirements, and instantiating a transformed pipeline that satisfies additional message processing needs, allowing for decoupling of protocol layers and flexible deployment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If protocols are implemented in a temporally and physically coupled fashion in a message processing pipeline, then protocol layers can be built upon underlying protocols with added features, but application behavior is constrained and synchronization is required between protocols
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the message processing pipeline into independent, loosely-coupled components that can be configured and executed independently. Each protocol layer is separated into discrete message processing steps that can be arranged in flexible sequences, eliminating the rigid temporal coupling of traditional protocol stacks while maintaining structural organization through configurable pipeline definitions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic configuration capabilities where message processing pipelines can be defined and modified at runtime through configuration files or programmatically. The pipeline structure allows flexible arrangement of processing steps, dynamic addition or removal of protocol layers, and adaptive message routing based on message content and processing requirements, enabling applications to adapt their behavior without being constrained by fixed protocol sequences.
2Reliability
If a protocol stack has dependencies on its execution environment, then protocols can provide specific functionality, but the protocol stack can only be deployed to environments that satisfy all dependency requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal message processing pipeline framework that can execute diverse protocol implementations across different environments. The pipeline architecture provides environment-agnostic message processing capabilities, allowing the same pipeline definition to be deployed to various platforms. Protocol-specific functionalities are implemented as pluggable components that can be selected and configured based on the target environment's capabilities, enabling a single pipeline specification to adapt to multiple deployment scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables parameter changes in pipeline configuration to adapt to different execution environments. Configuration parameters such as protocol versions, message formats, and processing options can be modified based on environmental conditions without changing the core pipeline structure. This allows the protocol stack to maintain reliable functionality while adapting to varying environmental constraints through configurable parameters.
3Reliability
If protocols require synchronization and acknowledgment before proceeding, then message processing can be controlled, but the application must wait for pipeline completion before moving forward
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by allowing message processing pipelines to pre-process and prepare messages before they reach the application. Configuration and setup operations are performed in advance, creating ready-to-execute pipeline definitions. Message validation, routing decisions, and protocol handshaking can be initiated before full pipeline execution, reducing the time applications need to wait for completion while maintaining controlled processing through pre-established rules and configurations.
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AI summary
The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for composing message processing pipelines. Embodiments utilize intra-pipeline communication links to physically and/or temporally decouple pipeline stages, configure branching message flows, and bridge protocols. The use of intra-pipeline communication links permits composition of a message processing pipeline without having to alter the pipeline components or application. Each communication link is itself an application with incoming and outgoing message processing pipelines that bridge messages across time and/or space and application logic for satisfying message processing requirements.