User Configurable Class of Service Mechanism for Wireless Traffic Prioritization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing internet communication systems lack user-configurable solutions for efficiently managing diverse traffic types and user requirements, leading to inefficient data transport.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that enables user-configurable differentiated services through Class of Service (CoS) mechanisms, allowing users to prioritize traffic types such as e-mail, video, audio, and voice over wireless networks by marking packets with a CoS field, which directs network resources based on user-selectable service levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional internet communication systems are used, then basic data transport is provided, but user-configurable traffic prioritization and differentiated service levels are not available
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments traffic into different classes using CoS markings, allowing differentiated handling of various traffic types (voice, video, data) while maintaining a relatively simple overall system architecture. Each traffic class can be prioritized independently without redesigning the entire communication system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the service parameter by introducing user-configurable CoS levels that modify how traffic is prioritized and handled. Users can adjust service parameters (priority levels, bandwidth allocation) without changing the fundamental system structure, enabling adaptability while controlling complexity.
2Productivity
If user-configurable CoS mechanisms are implemented, then efficient traffic prioritization and bandwidth allocation are achieved, but additional system complexity and configuration requirements are introduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring CoS markings and priority levels for different traffic types. This allows the system to automatically prioritize traffic efficiently without requiring complex real-time decisions, improving productivity while managing complexity through advance configuration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If basic traffic handling is used, then system simplicity is maintained, but diverse user requirements and traffic types cannot be effectively managed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal CoS marking mechanism that can handle multiple traffic types (voice, video, data, email) through a single standardized approach. This multi-functional system provides diverse traffic type support while maintaining ease of operation through consistent configuration methods across different application types.
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AI summary
An approach is provided for specifying class of service (CoS) information. A wireless device is configured to connect to a wireless access point that communicates with a data network. The wireless device generates a message including a header that specifies class of service information for establishing a communication path over the data network. The class of service information is configurable by a user of the wireless device.