Simultaneous Wired Wireless TCP Segment Creation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network communication systems in computing devices often operate wired and wireless communication hardware independently, leading to inefficiencies as one set of hardware is deactivated while the other is in use, limiting simultaneous data exchange and processing capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A computing device with both wired and wireless communication components, including a processor and memory, is configured to operate both components simultaneously using a bridge driver to route and process Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) data segments across networks, allowing for simultaneous transmission and reception of data segments without interfering with the central processing unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If control software deactivates one communication hardware while the other is in operation, then communication control is simplified, but data exchange performance is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication control by creating separate communication channels for wired and wireless interfaces. Each interface can independently create and transmit TCP segments without interfering with the other, allowing simultaneous operation while maintaining simplified control through dedicated processing paths for each interface type.
2Device complexity
If wired and wireless communication hardware operate independently, then hardware control is simplified, but simultaneous data exchange capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism in the form of a bridge driver that enables coordinated operation between wired and wireless communication hardware. This driver allows TCP segments to be routed between different network interfaces while maintaining independent hardware control, thus enabling simultaneous data exchange without increasing overall system complexity.
3Device complexity
If one communication hardware is deactivated while the other operates, then control software complexity is reduced, but network communication efficiency is improved only partially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous useful action by allowing both wired and wireless communication hardware to operate simultaneously and create TCP segments in parallel. The bridge driver ensures continuous routing and processing of segments from both interfaces, maximizing network communication efficiency while maintaining manageable software complexity through structured processing.
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for segmenting data into TCP data segments using a first network communication component, and transmitting TCP data segments over a second network using a second network communication component. TCP data segments may be created by a first network card that may be in a loopback mode while a second network card may be sending TCP data segments onto a network. Both network communication cards may be operating simultaneously and may improve efficiency.