WiFi Queue Management for Event Network Congestion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Network congestion at large events, such as concerts and sporting events, limits the ability to live-stream presentations to mobile devices due to bandwidth limitations and signal saturation, making it difficult to update software on devices in real-time.
Innovation Solution
A method using pre-configured mobile devices with a unique identifier and preloaded presentations, where an update area with WI-FI transmitters and detectors manages device connections to ensure devices receive the latest software version without establishing two-way data exchanges, thereby avoiding network congestion and signal saturation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional two-way WIFI communication is used to update software on mobile devices at large events, then devices can receive real-time updates, but network congestion and signal saturation occur due to the large number of simultaneous connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the large crowd into multiple families, with each family assigned a unique identifier. The system processes one family at a time through structured query protocols, dividing the overwhelming task of updating thousands of devices simultaneously into manageable batches. This segmentation prevents network saturation by limiting concurrent connections while maintaining overall system productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements periodic action by cycling through different families in sequence, with each family receiving dedicated update windows. The structured query protocol operates in periodic phases: broadcasting update availability, collecting device responses, facilitating updates for one family, then moving to the next family. This periodic approach ensures reliable network performance while achieving comprehensive software distribution across all devices over time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If mobile devices connect to WIFI network for data exchange, then software can be updated, but bandwidth limitations prevent supporting thousands of simultaneous connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential update information (software version identifiers, family identifiers, device identifiers) from complex data exchanges and transmits only these minimal necessary packets. The structured query protocol eliminates unnecessary data traffic by using targeted queries and responses rather than continuous two-way communication. This extraction approach enables software update capability while consuming minimal network bandwidth.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses copying by broadcasting update availability information to all devices in a family, then collecting device responses, and finally distributing update packages. Rather than maintaining continuous individual connections, the system creates temporary connection copies for each update transaction and terminates them afterward. This copying approach provides versatile update capability while limiting cumulative bandwidth consumption.
3Ease of operation
If pre-configured presentations are loaded on devices before events, then synchronized media can be displayed, but in-event changes to presentations are not possible due to network limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring devices with the application and basic presentation content before events. However, it enhances this with the capability to perform preliminary actions during the event itself - the structured query protocol enables rapid update distribution that effectively pre-prepares devices for upcoming presentations or changes. This dual approach maintains ease of operation while adding real-time flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamics by transitioning from static pre-loaded presentations to dynamically updateable content during events. The structured query protocol enables presentations to be modified, updated, or changed in real-time based on event needs. This dynamic capability allows the system to adapt presentations while maintaining the simplicity of automatic synchronization that attendees experience without needing to manually update devices.
4Productivity
If VHF or UHF transmitters are used for media distribution, then synchronized presentations can be delivered, but attendees need specialized receivers which are costly and prone to damage or theft
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by using standard mobile devices that attendees already possess, eliminating the need for specialized VHF/UHF receiver equipment. The structured query protocol enables these universal devices to receive and display synchronized presentations through their existing screens and speakers. This approach maintains high media distribution productivity while reducing device complexity to zero additional hardware requirements - attendees use their smartphones or tablets as both receivers and display devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses copying by transmitting presentation data digitally to each device's display screen rather than using traditional broadcast transmission to specialized receivers. Each device creates a local copy of the presentation content on its own display, eliminating the need for physical receiver hardware. This copying approach achieves efficient media distribution while completely avoiding the complexity and associated risks of specialized receiver equipment.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention utilizes an application which is loaded onto the mobile devices of attendees who will be attending festivals, concerts, etc, where the large crowds attending the event will create wireless and mobile network congestion. Additionally, there is an control station which controls a wireless emitters, detectors and wireless access stations throughout the venue. The device applications and the control stations will coordinate to manage connections between the attendees device and the wireless access stations so that network congestion does not occur.