Virtual Private Line Dynamic Channel Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing technologies for private voice communications, particularly in the financial trading industry, face challenges such as long provisioning times, high costs, complex logistical processes, and the need for IT staff involvement in setting up and managing private voice circuits, which are inflexible and not easily adaptable for dynamic changes in user connections.
Innovation Solution
A system that configures a virtual private line over a packet-switched network, allowing users to select and create alternate communication channels between subsets of users, using a processor-based device to identify users and set up new connections, enabling dynamic creation of separate communication paths within existing private connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional private voice circuits are used, then reliable point-to-point communication is achieved, but provisioning time is long and setup is complex requiring IT staff involvement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates virtual copies of private line connections through software configuration rather than physical circuit provisioning. The system generates virtual circuit identifiers and establishes logical connections over existing network infrastructure, eliminating the need for time-consuming physical circuit setup while maintaining communication reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/physical private line circuit provisioning process with an automated software-based system. Instead of requiring IT staff to physically configure and provision circuits, the system uses automated server-side processes to establish virtual connections, dramatically reducing provisioning time and complexity.
2Reliability
If traditional private voice circuits are used, then dedicated communication channels are provided, but cost is high and flexibility for dynamic changes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic connection management where virtual private lines can be programmatically created, modified, and terminated based on real-time requirements. The system allows users to dynamically add or remove participants from private connections through software control, providing flexibility that fixed physical circuits cannot offer while maintaining connection stability through established protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal platform that can accommodate multiple connection types and configurations over a single network infrastructure. The virtual private line system can serve different communication needs (one-on-one calls, conferences, group chats) using the same underlying technology, replacing the need for multiple dedicated physical circuits and reducing costs while maintaining reliable connections.
3Ease of operation
If manual ring down private lines are used, then simple endpoint signaling is achieved, but line state information is unavailable making it difficult to manage connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the server continuously monitors and tracks the state of virtual private line connections. The system provides real-time information about connection status, participant presence, and call state back to users and managing systems, enabling informed connection management decisions while maintaining the simplicity of endpoint signaling through automated state tracking.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for setting up a communication channel over a packet switched network between/among participants to a private line connection which has been established over the packet switched network such that the communication channel is different from the private line connection.