Wireless Access Control via Pre-Authentication Load Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless network access points struggle to differentiate and prioritize users effectively based on service class and dynamic network conditions, leading to poor performance and user experience due to overload conditions, especially during high subscriber density periods.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a communication management resource that analyzes wireless access control information to control wireless connectivity before authentication, determining load limits and redirecting communication devices to alternative access points when thresholds are exceeded, ensuring efficient resource allocation and prioritization based on service class and current load.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional wireless access points provide access to a wide range of subscribers from various service classes, then network coverage and accessibility are improved, but network overload and performance degradation occur during high subscriber density periods

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesubscriber coverageVSAvoidnetwork performance

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by evaluating service class information and determining access control decisions before the actual authentication and data transmission phases. The access control server assesses subscriber eligibility, service class, and network conditions in advance to pre-determine whether to allow or restrict access, thereby preventing overload during high-density periods while maintaining coverage for authorized users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies local quality differentiation by providing different levels of service and access control based on individual subscriber service classes. Instead of uniform treatment, the system tailors access rights, quality of service parameters, and network resource allocation to match the specific needs and entitlements of each subscriber category, enabling prioritization during congestion.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If wireless access points implement post-authentication processing, then authentication security is maintained, but access control flexibility and load management capability are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthentication securityVSAvoidaccess control flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary access control evaluation before authentication by having the access control server assess service class and network conditions in advance. This preliminary action enables flexible access management decisions to be made prior to authentication, allowing the system to prepare access control policies and resource allocations ahead of time while maintaining security through proper authentication protocols.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The access control server acts as an intermediary component that mediates between the wireless access points and the authentication system. This intermediary evaluates service class information and network conditions, then provides access control decisions that influence the authentication process, enabling flexible access management without compromising security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If access control decisions are made after authentication, then authentication process simplicity is maintained, but load balancing and resource allocation efficiency are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthentication process complexityVSAvoidload balancing efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary service class evaluation and access control decision-making before authentication occurs. The access control server assesses subscriber eligibility, service level, and network conditions in advance to pre-determine access rights and resource allocation plans, thereby improving load balancing efficiency and resource distribution without significantly increasing authentication process complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the access control server continuously monitors network conditions, subscriber service classes, and access patterns. This feedback information is used to dynamically adjust access control policies and resource allocation decisions in real-time, improving load balancing efficiency while maintaining manageable authentication processes through automated decision-making.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20240357473A1Authentication management and wireless access control via configuration settings

Publication Date: 2024.10.24 CHARTER COMM OPERATING LLC

AI summary

A network environment includes a communication management resource. The communication management resource receives a request from a first communication device for access to a remote network via a wireless communication link. Prior to authenticating the first communication device to access the remote network through a first wireless access point, the communication management resource retrieves wireless access control information indicating how to control wireless connectivity with the first wireless access point. The communication management resource then controls the access associated with the first communication device through the first wireless access point in accordance with the wireless access control information.