Thin Client Blade Architecture Protocol Translation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional thin client and blade architectures face limitations in flexibility and cost benefits due to compatibility issues with communication protocols, requiring frequent hardware upgrades and maintenance, and are vulnerable to security breaches.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for a thin client and blade architecture that uses a server blade to generate and transmit video, audio, and peripheral control information independently of the operating system, employing a video encoder, audio bridge, and peripheral bridge, with a communication protocol operating independently of the blade's OS and applications, allowing for dynamic compression and minimal hardware upgrades.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a common communication protocol (RDP or ICA) is used between TC machine and blade, then coordination of operations is enabled, but compatibility issues arise requiring frequent hardware upgrades and maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a protocol translation layer or gateway that acts as an intermediary between the TC machine and blade. This intermediary converts communications from proprietary protocols (RDP/ICA) to standard protocols, enabling coordination without direct compatibility requirements between TC and blade systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the communication architecture into distinct layers: the TC machine layer, the protocol translation layer, and the blade layer. This segmentation allows each component to operate independently with its own protocol stack, eliminating the need for end-to-end protocol compatibility and reducing hardware upgrade requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If protocol updates are implemented to support new applications and OS features, then functionality is improved, but hardware upgrades and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The protocol translation layer serves as a buffer that absorbs protocol updates and changes. When new applications or OS features require protocol updates, only the intermediary layer needs modification, not the entire TC-blade communication infrastructure, significantly reducing maintenance costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a modular protocol translation architecture that can be pre-configured with multiple protocol versions and translation rules. This preliminary preparation allows the system to adapt to new applications and OS features without requiring reactive hardware upgrades or extensive maintenance interventions.
3Reliability
If blade/TC architecture is used to centralize security operations, then security protection is improved, but vulnerability to security breaches increases requiring robust protection schemes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments security functions across multiple layers: the TC machine handles local authentication and basic security, while the blade handles centralized security management and policy enforcement. This segmentation distributes security risk and prevents single points of failure or breach.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces security intermediaries including gateway devices and translation layers that act as additional security barriers between the TC machine and blade. These intermediaries implement protocol-level security checks and can detect or block malicious communications without affecting legitimate operations.
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AI summary
In a computing system, a method and system for a thin client and blade architecture are provided. A blade may generate video, audio, and peripheral control information that may be transmitted to a thin client (TC) by utilizing a video encoder, an audio bridge, and a peripheral bridge. Communication between the blade and the TC may occur based on a communication protocol that may operate independently of an operating system and/or applications running on the blade. The video encoder may dynamically compress the video information according to network capacity and/or video content and may dynamically select from various compression algorithms. The blade may configure and manage operations that interface with the TC. The TC may comprise a video decoder, a transceiver, a processor, a video display bridge, an audio bridge, and a peripheral bridge and may be adapted to communicate with peripheral devices.