User Controlled Policy Sharing for Network Resource Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network architectures lack a mechanism for user-controlled sharing of policy attributes, such as unused network bandwidth, which can lead to inefficient resource utilization and unequal quality of service among users.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for user-controlled policy sharing, where a policy sharing module receives a request from a first user device to share a policy attribute with a second user device, generates a signaling message to modify the policy attribute, and communicates this message to the respective policy control function, enabling the sharing of resources like bandwidth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If network policies are employed to limit resource utilization, then quality of service for demanding users is improved, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates due to unused reserved bandwidth
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the policy attributes of multiple users by allowing a first user device to share its reserved bandwidth policy with a second user device. The policy control function combines the policy attributes from both users, enabling the second user to access unused reserved bandwidth while the first user retains priority access when needed, thus improving overall resource utilization efficiency without compromising quality of service
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables user-controlled policy sharing where users autonomously initiate and manage bandwidth sharing arrangements. The first user device can independently request to share its policy attributes with the second user device without requiring network operator intervention, allowing dynamic resource allocation and improving utilization of reserved bandwidth
2Reliability
If reserved bandwidth is allocated to ensure reliable service, then service reliability is improved, but resource flexibility deteriorates as bandwidth cannot be dynamically shared
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic policy attribute sharing that allows reserved bandwidth allocations to be flexibly adjusted based on real-time user requests and network conditions. The policy control function dynamically modifies policy attributes to enable sharing arrangements, allowing reserved bandwidth to be dynamically allocated to different users based on demand while maintaining service reliability through controlled access mechanisms
3Reliability
If policy schemes are implemented to manage resource demands, then quality of service for all users is improved, but device complexity increases due to lack of sharing mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal policy sharing framework that can be applied across different user devices and network scenarios. The policy control function serves multiple purposes: managing individual user policies, facilitating policy sharing between users, and optimizing overall network resource allocation. This multi-functional approach improves quality of service without proportionally increasing system complexity
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AI summary
According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for user controlled policy sharing. The method includes receiving, from a first user device, a request to share with a second user device a policy attribute associated with the first user device. The method also includes generating a signaling message containing instructions to modify the policy attribute. The method further includes communicating the signaling message to a policy control function associated with the second user device.