Wireless Router Service Discovery and Authorization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless routers provide unrestricted access to wireless WANs, leading to unwanted traffic and capacity issues for carriers, as they lack the ability to effectively filter and manage which devices and services can connect to the network.
Innovation Solution
A wireless router system that uses algorithms to discover and authorize devices and services based on predefined rules, allowing only authorized connections and managing Quality of Service (QoS) to ensure controlled access and network management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless routers provide unrestricted access to wireless WANs, then multiple devices can connect to the network, but unwanted traffic and network congestion increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a service discovery mechanism and authorization system as an intermediary between devices and the wireless WAN. The router discovers services on connected devices, checks authorization status, and selectively permits or blocks traffic based on service type and authorization. This intermediary layer enables multiple device connections while filtering unwanted traffic before it reaches the WAN.
2Ease of operation
If wireless routers lack filtering capability, then device connectivity is simple and open, but carriers cannot manage traffic effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the router automatically discovers services on connected devices, retrieves authorization status from carriers, and makes access decisions without manual intervention. The system autonomously manages traffic filtering and service authorization, maintaining ease of operation while enabling effective carrier-controlled traffic management.
3Adaptability or versatility
If wireless routers allow all services to run, then device functionality is maximized, but network capacity is overwhelmed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by treating different services differently rather than applying a uniform policy. The service discovery mechanism identifies specific service types (e.g., VoIP, video streaming, web browsing) and applies selective authorization and filtering rules based on service characteristics. This allows authorized services to function fully while blocking or throttling unauthorized or high-consumption services, maintaining device functionality while controlling overall traffic volume.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for enabling communications over a wide area network and a local area network, wherein one or more computing devices may communicate with a wireless router over the local area network, and wherein the one or more computing devices may obtain access to the wide area network if authorized. Authorization of the one or more computing devices can be dependent upon discovery of the one or more computing devices, as well as a device type of the one or more computing devices. Authorization may also involve discovering a service being run or requested by the one or more computing devices, and determining whether the type of service being run or requested by the one or more computing devices is authorized by the wide area network.