Reconfigurable IC Chip Optimizing Network Routing During Peak Traffic

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Solution Overview

Problem

Communication networks experience sluggishness and delays during peak hours due to increased traffic, necessitating an optimization of routing and resource allocation in mobile communication systems.

Innovation Solution

A single integrated circuit chip with a reconfigurable fabric processes signals across multiple communication protocols, dynamically allocating processing elements to optimize routing of communication packets based on predicted and actual resource availability across the network.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If communication networks operate during peak hours with increased traffic, then communication capacity is utilized, but network performance deteriorates with sluggishness and delays

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication capacity utilizationVSAvoidcommunication delay

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts routing paths and resource allocation based on real-time network conditions. The communication system transitions from static routing to dynamic routing that adapts to changing traffic patterns, allowing the network to optimize performance during peak hours by redirecting traffic through less congested paths and allocating processing resources according to actual demand.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If a cellular network is overly leveraged to handle increased traffic, then communication coverage is maintained, but network responsiveness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication coverageVSAvoidnetwork responsiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The network is segmented into multiple routing paths and processing elements that can be independently controlled and optimized. By dividing the communication network into separate routing options and processing resources, the system can allocate specific segments to handle different types of traffic or prioritize time-sensitive communications, maintaining coverage while improving responsiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If WiFi hotspot zones are used during peak hours, then alternative communication paths are provided, but communication delays increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication path optionsVSAvoidcommunication delay

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback mechanisms that monitor network conditions across multiple communication paths including cellular and WiFi networks. Based on this feedback, the routing system dynamically selects and switches between communication paths, avoiding congested WiFi hotspots during peak hours and automatically transitioning to more responsive paths when delays are detected.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11784923B2System for optimizing routing of communication between devices and resource reallocation in a network

Publication Date: 2023.10.10 MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC

AI summary

A device comprising a plurality of antennas operable to transmit and receive communication packets via a plurality of communication protocols and an integrated circuit chip coupled to the plurality of antennas. The integrated circuit chip comprises a first and a second plurality of processing elements. The first plurality of processing elements operable to receive communication packets via a first one of a plurality of communication protocols and process an optimal route. The second plurality of processing elements communicatively coupled to the first plurality of processing elements and operable to determine the optimal route to transmit the communication packets from a source device to a destination device based, at least in part, on transmission characteristics associated with at least one of the source or destination devices.