Proxy Node Mode Switching for Private Network Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic apparatuses face challenges in establishing and maintaining private networks for secure communication among a limited number of clients, as they often rely on public networks which may not support high-traffic services like private streaming and live casting efficiently, and can be disrupted by changes in communication range.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus with a communication unit and controller that can switch between proxy and node modes to facilitate direct communication among clients, allowing for private network services like streaming and chat services, and automatically adjust modes based on traffic levels and availability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If electronic apparatuses use public networks for communication, then connectivity and ease of operation are improved, but service stability and communication reliability deteriorate due to traffic disruption and range changes
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments clients into two groups: proxy clients that maintain connections to the public network infrastructure, and node clients that communicate directly via private network. This segmentation allows the system to enjoy both public network connectivity and private network stability simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
Proxy clients act as intermediaries between node clients and the public network infrastructure. They relay communications and maintain the connection to external networks, while node clients remain isolated from public network disruptions, thus ensuring service stability.
2Reliability
If electronic apparatuses establish private networks for secure communication, then service security and communication reliability are improved, but device complexity and difficulty of operation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs network discovery, proxy selection, and mode switching without user intervention. Clients autonomously determine their roles (proxy or node) and establish connections accordingly, eliminating the need for manual network configuration and reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts client roles and communication paths based on real-time network conditions. Clients can switch between proxy and node modes automatically, allowing the network structure to adapt flexibly without requiring manual reconfiguration, thus simplifying operation while maintaining reliability.
3Productivity
If all clients directly communicate with the server in proxy mode, then communication efficiency and service quality are improved, but server load and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments clients into proxy clients that handle server communications and node clients that communicate directly with each other. This segmentation reduces server load by eliminating redundant connections while maintaining communication efficiency through optimized paths for different client pairs.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring all clients to establish direct server connections (excessive action), the system applies partial action by allowing only proxy clients to connect to the server. This reduces overall server load while still enabling efficient communication for all clients through the proxy infrastructure when needed.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic apparatus includes a communication unit connected to a first unit network and configured for communication with a plurality of unit networks comprising a plurality of clients, and a controller configured to control the electronic apparatus within the first unit network to operate in one of a proxy mode and a node mode if the plurality of clients form a private network, wherein the controller controls the electronic apparatus to directly communicate with a second unit network in the proxy mode, and controls the electronic apparatus to be connected to another client of the first unit network operating in the proxy mode and communicate with the second unit network through the other client in the node mode, and when the electronic apparatus operates in the node mode, the controller selectively changes the operational mode to the proxy mode depending on a private network service provided to the electronic apparatus.