Amazon technologies, inc. (20240215061). OPPORTUNISTIC SWITCHING AMONG COMMUNICATION CHANNELS TO TRANSMIT AN UPDATE TO AN EDGE DEVICE simplified abstract
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OPPORTUNISTIC SWITCHING AMONG COMMUNICATION CHANNELS TO TRANSMIT AN UPDATE TO AN EDGE DEVICE
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Marco Argenti of Seattle WA (US)
OPPORTUNISTIC SWITCHING AMONG COMMUNICATION CHANNELS TO TRANSMIT AN UPDATE TO AN EDGE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240215061 titled 'OPPORTUNISTIC SWITCHING AMONG COMMUNICATION CHANNELS TO TRANSMIT AN UPDATE TO AN EDGE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system where an update service of a provider network can choose the best communication channel to transmit different parts of an update to an edge device based on performance metrics.
- The update service selects a communication channel based on factors like available bandwidth or failure rates.
- The edge device may also be involved in selecting the channel based on channel metrics.
- Indications are sent between the update service and the edge device to confirm successful transmission of different update portions.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Opportunistic selection of communication channels for transmitting update portions.
- Dynamic selection based on performance metrics like bandwidth and failure rates.
- Collaboration between update service and edge device for efficient transmission.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various fields such as telecommunications, IoT devices, software updates, and network management systems.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient transmission of updates to edge devices.
- Optimization of communication channels based on performance metrics.
- Enhanced reliability and success rates of update transmissions.
Benefits:
- Faster and more reliable update delivery.
- Improved network performance and efficiency.
- Enhanced user experience with seamless updates.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include telecommunications companies, IoT device manufacturers, software developers, and network management firms looking to optimize update delivery processes.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the system determine which communication channel to use for transmitting update portions? 2. What are the key performance metrics considered in selecting the communication channel?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in communication channel selection algorithms and edge device update delivery systems for improved efficiency and reliability.
Original Abstract Submitted
an update service of a provider network transmits an update to an edge device by opportunistically selecting one communication channel (or transmission bandwidth) over another (e.g., based on analysis of performance metrics associated with the channel) to transmit different portions of the update to the edge device. for example, the update service may choose the channel with highest available bandwidth or the channel with the lowest failure rates. the update service may receive indications from the edge device that transmission of different update portions was successful. in some cases, the edge device itself may instead perform the selection of one communication channel over another (e.g., based on analysis of channel metrics) to receive different portions of the update at the edge device. the edge device may transmit indications that the edge device successfully received different portions of the update.
