Tiered Network Access for Endpoint Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current information handling systems face challenges in optimizing data traffic across networks due to variations in user tiers, data types, and endpoint devices, leading to inefficient use of bandwidth and network resources.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a tiered communication system that assigns tiers to endpoint devices based on look-up tables, allowing for dynamic reallocation across access points and network slices to optimize data throughput and balance load based on latency, bandwidth, and security requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single network topology is used for all endpoint devices, then device complexity is reduced, but network performance and bandwidth utilization deteriorate due to inability to optimize for different user tiers and data types
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network into multiple topologies (WiFi, cellular, wired, wireless) and assigns different user tiers to different topologies based on their requirements. This segmentation allows optimization of network performance for each user tier while managing complexity through structured allocation rules.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by assigning different network topology characteristics to different spatial or logical segments of the network. High-priority users receive access to high-performance topologies (e.g., wired or cellular), while lower-priority users are directed to standard WiFi topologies, optimizing overall network performance through localized quality differentiation.
2Productivity
If bandwidth is allocated equally to all endpoint devices, then fairness is improved, but bandwidth utilization deteriorates due to mismatch between allocation and actual user needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the bandwidth allocation parameter from equal distribution to tier-based differential allocation. Users are assigned to different tiers (1-5) with corresponding bandwidth priorities, allowing the system to optimize bandwidth utilization by allocating more resources to high-priority users while maintaining adequate service for lower-priority users.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms that monitor network conditions, user activity, and tier assignments to dynamically adjust bandwidth allocation. The system continuously evaluates current network state and reallocates bandwidth accordingly, ensuring both efficient utilization and perceived fairness through transparent allocation policies.
3Productivity
If all endpoint devices are connected to the same access point, then device complexity is reduced, but network performance deteriorates due to lack of load balancing across multiple access points
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic access point assignment where endpoint devices are automatically directed to appropriate access points based on their tier, current network load, and available capacity. This dynamic allocation optimizes data throughput by distributing load across multiple access points while the system manages the complexity of real-time decisions through automated policies.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables endpoint devices to self-assign to appropriate access points and network topologies based on their tier classification and current network conditions. The system provides the framework and rules, but individual devices autonomously make connection decisions, reducing the management complexity for centralized controllers while optimizing overall network performance.
4Reliability
If network resources are not sliced, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability deteriorates due to inability to provide guaranteed service levels for different user tiers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments network resources into virtual slices allocated to different user tiers, ensuring that high-priority users receive guaranteed bandwidth and service levels while lower-priority users share remaining resources. This segmentation provides reliability guarantees through structured resource allocation while managing slicing complexity through automated assignment and monitoring systems.
Data Source
AI summary
An information handling system comprising a processor and memory executing an evolved packet core to initiate a tiered communication network access policy by detecting the type of access point connections of an endpoint device to the communication network determining a tier assigned to the endpoint device, and determining communication channel availability, and conducting load balancing based on the tier assignment and to determine a communication channel among a plurality of communication channels to allow access. The evolved packet core to determine which access points within the network to facilitate particular endpoint device tiers of connection and reallocate endpoint device access to such an access point based on a number of endpoint devices coupled to the access point, the tier assigned to each of the endpoint devices, and network slice requirements for each endpoint device.