VPN Manager Dynamic Gateway Switching for Adaptive Network Performance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing VPN connections are static and do not dynamically adapt to provide the best network performance or user experience, often maintaining a suboptimal connection even when a better option is available.
Innovation Solution
A VPN manager that monitors and manages multiple VPN connections, automatically switching between them based on session status parameters such as connection state, ping speed, throughput, and latency to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a VPN connection is established between a client device and a selected VPN gateway, then the VPN connection is maintained for the client device throughout a VPN session, but the network performance may deteriorate if a different VPN gateway would provide increased network performance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic VPN gateway selection by continuously monitoring connection parameters (packet loss, latency, bandwidth) and automatically switching between VPN gateways based on real-time performance metrics. The system transitions from a static one-to-one client-gateway mapping to a dynamic many-to-many relationship where multiple gateways can serve multiple clients, allowing the network to adapt to changing conditions and maintain optimal performance.
2Device complexity
If a static VPN gateway selection is used, then the system complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to provide optimal network performance is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the VPN system automatically monitors its own connection health, performs load balancing across multiple gateways, and dynamically routes traffic without requiring manual user intervention. The system self-adjusts to changing network conditions by automatically selecting optimal gateways based on real-time performance metrics, eliminating the need for complex manual configuration while maintaining high adaptability.
3Speed
If multiple VPN gateways are monitored and dynamically switched between, then network performance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal VPN manager architecture that consolidates multiple functions (connection monitoring, load balancing, dynamic routing, performance optimization) into a single centralized system. This multi-functional approach allows the VPN manager to handle diverse client devices and multiple gateways through unified protocols and interfaces, reducing overall system complexity despite the enhanced capabilities for dynamic gateway selection and performance optimization.
Data Source
AI summary
Dependence on Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections to a target source continues to increase along with the need for improved connection reliability and speed. A VPN manager provides an automatic or seamless switching of the routing of data or traffic directed to an initial VPN connection associated with an initial VPN gateway at the target source to a different VPN connection associated with a different VPN gateway of the target source. The VPN manager can select a VPN connection based on a monitored VPN session status. The VPN session status can be based on one or more VPN status parameters. The VPN session status can be customized. Switching routing from an initial VPN connection to a different VPN connection provides a VPN session with the VPN connection that meets the requirements of a user providing an enhanced the Quality of experience (QoE) of a user.