Since more and more mobile applications are based on the proliferation of social information, the study of Mobile Social Networks （MSNs） combines social sciences and wireless communications. Operating wireless netwo...Since more and more mobile applications are based on the proliferation of social information, the study of Mobile Social Networks （MSNs） combines social sciences and wireless communications. Operating wireless networks more efficiently by exploiting social relationships between MSN users is an appealing but challenging option for network operators. An MSN-aided content dissemination technique is presented as a potential extension of conventional cellular wireless networks in order to satisfy growing data traffic. By allowing the MSN users to create a self-organized ad hoc network for spontaneously disseminating contents, the network operator may be able to reduce the operational costs and simultaneously achieve an improved network performance. In this paper, we first summarize the basic features of the MSN architecture, followed by a survey of the factors which may affect MSN-aided content dissemination. Using a case study, we demonstrate that one can save resources of the Base Station （BS） while substantially lowering content dissemination delay. Finally, other potential applications of MSN-aided content dissemination are introduced, and a range of lustre challenges are summarized.展开更多
In this paper, we study the virtual resource(VR) allocation problem in LTE-based wireless network virtualization(WNV). A practical network scenario, where multiple virtual wireless service providers(WSPs)request the V...In this paper, we study the virtual resource(VR) allocation problem in LTE-based wireless network virtualization(WNV). A practical network scenario, where multiple virtual wireless service providers(WSPs)request the VR from a unique mobile network operator(MNO) is considered. Our objective is two folds. The first is to guarantee the minimum rate requirements of the MNO and the WSPs. The second is to distribute the system rate among the MNO and the WSPs in the Pareto optimal manner. To this end, an efficient VR allocation scheme based on bargaining game theory is proposed, and the Nash bargaining solution(NBS) method is used to solve the proposed game problem. The proposed game problem is proved to be a convex optimization problem. By using standard convex optimization method, the global optimal NBS of the game is obtained in closed form. The effectiveness of the proposed VR allocation game is testified through numerical results.展开更多
基金support of the RC-UK’s India-UK Advanced Technology Centre (IU-ATC),that of the EU’s Concerto project, that of the China Scholarship Council (CSC) as well as of the European Research Council’s Advanced Grant
文摘Since more and more mobile applications are based on the proliferation of social information, the study of Mobile Social Networks （MSNs） combines social sciences and wireless communications. Operating wireless networks more efficiently by exploiting social relationships between MSN users is an appealing but challenging option for network operators. An MSN-aided content dissemination technique is presented as a potential extension of conventional cellular wireless networks in order to satisfy growing data traffic. By allowing the MSN users to create a self-organized ad hoc network for spontaneously disseminating contents, the network operator may be able to reduce the operational costs and simultaneously achieve an improved network performance. In this paper, we first summarize the basic features of the MSN architecture, followed by a survey of the factors which may affect MSN-aided content dissemination. Using a case study, we demonstrate that one can save resources of the Base Station （BS） while substantially lowering content dissemination delay. Finally, other potential applications of MSN-aided content dissemination are introduced, and a range of lustre challenges are summarized.
基金supported in part by China University of Mining and Technology Funds for Academic Frontier Research(Grant No.2015XKQY18)National High-tech R&D Program of China(863 Program)(Grant Nos.2015AA015701+1 种基金2015AA01A705)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61100167)
文摘In this paper, we study the virtual resource(VR) allocation problem in LTE-based wireless network virtualization(WNV). A practical network scenario, where multiple virtual wireless service providers(WSPs)request the VR from a unique mobile network operator(MNO) is considered. Our objective is two folds. The first is to guarantee the minimum rate requirements of the MNO and the WSPs. The second is to distribute the system rate among the MNO and the WSPs in the Pareto optimal manner. To this end, an efficient VR allocation scheme based on bargaining game theory is proposed, and the Nash bargaining solution(NBS) method is used to solve the proposed game problem. The proposed game problem is proved to be a convex optimization problem. By using standard convex optimization method, the global optimal NBS of the game is obtained in closed form. The effectiveness of the proposed VR allocation game is testified through numerical results.
