Point-to-Multi-Point Communication Protocol Using Tree Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current point-to-multi-point communication protocols, such as ATM and IP, lack guaranteed packet arrival and security, leading to unreliable and insecure 'fire and forget' transmissions, and are not interoperable, hindering the utilization of point-to-multi-point infrastructure.
Innovation Solution
A new protocol is developed that creates a secure, reliable, and scalable 'one to many' transmission solution by establishing a tree structure for bi-directional communications, encapsulating messages with bidirectional information, and running independently of underlying protocols to ensure secure and reliable data transmission across various networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing communication protocols (IP, UDP, ATM) are used for point-to-multi-point transmission, then infrastructure compatibility is maintained, but reliability and security are not guaranteed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary protocol layer that sits between the application layer and existing transport protocols (IP, UDP, ATM). This intermediary protocol provides reliable packet delivery guarantees, security features, and multi-point transmission capabilities while being able to operate over existing infrastructure protocols, thus resolving the contradiction between reliability and protocol adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the communication function into distinct layers: a new reliable transport protocol layer that handles reliability, security, and multi-point transmission, and the existing infrastructure layer that provides basic packet delivery. This segmentation allows each layer to specialize in its function without compromising the other
2Productivity
If point-to-point bridging is used to simulate point-to-multi-point communication, then existing point-to-point infrastructure can be utilized, but efficiency is reduced due to encapsulation and data resurfacing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal point-to-multi-point transmission protocol that can directly handle multi-point transmission without requiring point-to-point bridging. The protocol is designed to work with various underlying infrastructures while providing native multi-point capabilities, eliminating the need for encapsulation and resurfacing operations that reduce efficiency
3Reliability
If new protocols are created to provide reliability and security, then communication quality improves, but interoperability is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The new protocol acts as an intermediary layer that provides reliability and security features while maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure protocols. It translates high-level reliability requirements into actions compatible with underlying protocols, ensuring interoperability without sacrificing security or reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The protocol uses parameter changes and configuration options to adapt to different underlying infrastructures while maintaining consistent reliability and security behavior. By adjusting protocol parameters rather than changing the core protocol logic, interoperability is maintained across different network environments
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for sending secure reliable point to multi-point communication on any communication infrastructure. The infrastructure is not required to conform to any specifications other than to be capable of point to point communications. The system consists of a protocol that allows for Secure Reliable point to multi-point communications irregardless of the support for such communications. This invention does not rely on the Internet or ATM or any other point to point or point to multi-point communications infrastructure.