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Vertical handover decision based on quality of experience in heterogeneous wireless networks

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Gracieth Valenzuela,

Obionor Nóbrega,

Paulo CunhaAuthors Info & Claims

EATIS '12: Proceedings of the 6th Euro American Conference on Telematics and Information Systems

Pages 67 - 72

https://doi.org/10.1145/2261605.2261615

Published: 23 May 2012 Publication History

Abstract

Currently, users of 4G networks, based on IP protocol, may take advantage of several opportunities for wireless connectivity in a heterogeneous scenario consisting of a range of access technologies. However, to make mobility and service perception transparent and uninterrupted between these networks it is necessary that network selection mechanisms ensure continuity of services during the vertical handover. This article proposes a selection mechanism of a wireless access network based on quality of experience (Quality of Experience - QoE) and on the traffic load of candidate networks. The scenario evaluated consists of WiMAX and Wi-Fi networks. The proposed mechanism envisages the use of IEEE 802.21 - (Media Independent Handover - MIH) to assist in the handover process. Simulation results in ns-2 using video traffic demonstrate the efficacy of the proposal, with 12,5% gain in video quality.

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https://doi.org/10.1109/ICICT43934.2018.9034353
Sarma AChakraborty SNandi S(2016)Deciding Handover Points Based on Context-Aware Load Balancing in a WiFi-WiMAX Heterogeneous Network EnvironmentIEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology10.1109/TVT.2015.239437165:1(348-357)Online publication date: Jan-2016
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Rivera SRiveros HAriza-Porras CLozano-Garzon CDonoso Y(2013)QoS-QoE correlation neural network modeling for mobile internet services2013 International Conference on Computing, Management and Telecommunications (ComManTel)10.1109/ComManTel.2013.6482369(75-80)Online publication date: Jan-2013
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Vertical handover decision based on quality of experience in heterogeneous wireless networks
1. General and reference
  1. Cross-computing tools and techniques
    1. Performance
2. Software and its engineering
  1. Software organization and properties
    1. Extra-functional properties
      1. Software performance

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EATIS '12: Proceedings of the 6th Euro American Conference on Telematics and Information Systems

May 2012

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ISBN:9781450310123

DOI:10.1145/2261605

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Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Brazil
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Universitat de València, UVEG, Spain
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Universitat de València, UVEG, Spain
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Universitat Jaume I, UJI, Castellón, Spain
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Tahir S(2018)A Seamless Vertical Handover based on IEEE802.21 & IPv6 for Heterogeneous Wireless Network2018 3rd International Conference on Inventive Computation Technologies (ICICT)10.1109/ICICT43934.2018.9034353(23-29)Online publication date: Nov-2018
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICICT43934.2018.9034353
Sarma AChakraborty SNandi S(2016)Deciding Handover Points Based on Context-Aware Load Balancing in a WiFi-WiMAX Heterogeneous Network EnvironmentIEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology10.1109/TVT.2015.239437165:1(348-357)Online publication date: Jan-2016
https://doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2015.2394371
Rivera SRiveros HAriza-Porras CLozano-Garzon CDonoso Y(2013)QoS-QoE correlation neural network modeling for mobile internet services2013 International Conference on Computing, Management and Telecommunications (ComManTel)10.1109/ComManTel.2013.6482369(75-80)Online publication date: Jan-2013
https://doi.org/10.1109/ComManTel.2013.6482369

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