ViaSat. has been granted a patent for a hybrid adaptive network (HAN) that allows user terminals to access multiple independent communications networks simultaneously. The HAN enhances user terminal capabilities and resilience by enabling seamless roaming and providing diverse network options, thereby reducing vulnerabilities and single points of failure. GlobalData’s report on ViaSat gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Hybrid adaptive networks for seamless multi-network communication
The granted patent US12047255B2 introduces a hybrid adaptive network (HAN) manager designed to optimize network connections between user terminals and various communications networks. The HAN manager features a network interface for receiving communications, a data store containing executable instructions, and processors to execute these instructions. Key functionalities include processing user requests that specify connection criteria, identifying compatible communications networks, and sending service requests to these networks. The manager evaluates bid responses from the networks, assigns scores based on parameters such as bid compliance and service delivery probability, and provides users with a ranked list of network options. Additionally, the HAN manager can adapt to changes in network availability or performance, updating the service selection accordingly.
The patent further details the capabilities of the HAN manager, including the use of open standard network interfaces for sending control commands and receiving network status information. It accommodates multiple communications networks that may operate on different frequency ranges, protocols, or waveforms. The user requests can specify minimum data rates, and the scoring system can factor in historical bid compliance. The hybrid adaptive network encompasses both the HAN manager and the associated communications networks or user terminals, ensuring a flexible and responsive network management solution. This innovation aims to enhance user experience by providing efficient and reliable network connections tailored to specific user needs and changing network conditions.
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