Intermediate Tunnel Nodes for Reliable Slice-Based Web Fetching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing Internet communication technologies face challenges in optimizing data transmission and connection establishment due to network congestion, traffic load balancing, and unpredictable network behavior, leading to issues such as packet loss, duplication, and out-of-order delivery, which affect the efficiency and reliability of data exchange.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of intermediate nodes that function as both end-user and intermediate devices to enhance data transmission by optimizing connection establishment and improving data routing, utilizing advanced protocols and mechanisms to manage network congestion and ensure reliable data delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional Internet communication protocols are used, then network coverage and compatibility are maintained, but data transmission efficiency and reliability deteriorate due to network congestion, packet loss, and unpredictable network behavior
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediate nodes that act as mediators between end devices. These nodes establish separate connections with each end device, manage data routing, and handle connection establishment/termination independently. This intermediary approach resolves the contradiction by providing reliable data transmission through controlled intermediate management while maintaining efficient communication pathways.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the traditional end-to-end connection into multiple separate connections between end devices and intermediate nodes. Each intermediate node manages its own connection independently, allowing for better control and reliability. This segmentation enables parallel communication paths that improve overall data transmission efficiency while maintaining reliability through redundant pathways.
2Reliability
If intermediate nodes are introduced to optimize data transmission, then data transmission efficiency and reliability improve, but system complexity increases due to additional connection management requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The intermediate nodes are designed to autonomously manage their own connections with end devices. Each intermediate node independently handles connection establishment, data routing, and termination without requiring complex centralized coordination. This self-service capability reduces overall system complexity while maintaining improved reliability and transmission efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The intermediate nodes are designed as multi-functional devices that can simultaneously serve multiple end devices and handle various communication protocols. This universality reduces the number of specialized components needed in the system, thereby reducing overall complexity while maintaining high reliability and efficiency across diverse communication scenarios.
3Ease of operation
If separate connections are established between end devices and intermediate nodes, then connection management and data routing are improved, but the number of connections and signaling overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements partial connection establishment by creating separate connections only between end devices and intermediate nodes, rather than requiring full mesh connections between all devices. This partial action approach simplifies connection management while the intermediate nodes efficiently route data between connections, reducing the overall number of direct connections needed while improving ease of operation.
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AI summary
A method for fetching a content from a web server to a client device is disclosed, using tunnel devices serving as intermediate devices. The client device accesses an acceleration server to receive a list of available tunnel devices. The requested content is partitioned into slices, and the client device sends a request for the slices to the available tunnel devices. The tunnel devices in turn fetch the slices from the data server, and send the slices to the client device, where the content is reconstructed from the received slices. A client device may also serve as a tunnel device, serving as an intermediate device to other client devices. Similarly, a tunnel device may also serve as a client device for fetching content from a data server. The selection of tunnel devices to be used by a client device may be in the acceleration server, in the client device, or in both. The partition into slices may be overlapping or non-overlapping, and the same slice (or the whole content) may be fetched via multiple tunnel devices.