Consensus protocol for multi-agent continuous systems

Based on the algebraic graph theory, the networked multi-agent continuous systems are investigated. Firstly, the digraph （directed graph） represents the topology of a networked system, and then a consensus convergence criterion of system is proposed. Secondly, the issue of stability of multi-agent systems and the consensus convergence problem of information states are all analysed. Furthermore, the consensus equilibrium point of system is proved to be global and asymptotically reach the convex combination of initial states. Finally, two examples are taken to show the effectiveness of the results obtained in this paper.

Consensus protocol for heterogeneous multi-agent systems: A Markov chain approach

This paper deals with the consensus problem for heterogeneous multi-agent systems. Different from most existing consensus protocols, we consider the consensus seeking of two types of agents, namely, active agents and passive agents. The objective is to directly control the active agents such that the states of all the agents would achieve consensus. In order to obtain a computational approach, we subtly introduce an appropriate Markov chain to cast the heterogeneous systems into a unified framework. Such a framework is helpful for tackling the constraints from passive agents. Furthermore, a sufficient and necessary condition is established to guarantee the consensus in heterogeneous multi-agent systems. Finally, simulation results are provided to verify the theoretical analysis and the effectiveness of the proposed protocol.

Mechanical Proofs about BW Multi-Party Contract Signing Protocol

We report on the verification of a multi-party contract signing protocol described by Baum-Waidner and Waidner （BW）. Based on Paulson＇s inductive approach, we give the protocol model that includes infinitely many signatories and contract texts signing simuhaneously. We consider composite attacks of the dishonest signatory and the external intruder, formalize cryptographic primitives and protocol arithmetic including attack model, show formal description of key distribution, and prove signature key secrecy theorems and fairness property theorems of the BW protocol using the interactive theorem prover Isabelle/HOL.

Multihop Deterministic Energy Efficient Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks MDR

The inception of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) has brought convenience into many lives with uninterrupted wireless network. The nodes that transmit data consist of heterogeneous and battery equipped sensor nodes (SNs) that are deployed randomly for network surveillance. To manage the random deployment of nodes, clustering algorithms are used with efficient routing protocols. This results in aggregation and dropping of redundant data packets that enables flawless data transmission from cluster nodes to Base Station (BS) via Cluster Heads (CHs). In this paper, a dynamic and multi-hop clustering and routing protocol for thorough behavior analysis is proposed, taking distance and energy into consideration. This forms a smooth routing path from the cluster nodes, CHs, Sub-CHs to the BS. On comparing proposed process with the existing system, experimental analysis shows a significant enhancement in the performance of network lifetime, with improved data aggregation, throughput, as the protocol showing deterministic behavior while traversing the network for data transmission, we name this protocol as Multi-hop Deterministic energy efficient Routing protocol (MDR).

Deep space multi-file delivery protocol based on LT codes

A deep space multi-file delivery protocol（DSMDP） based on LT codes is proposed to reduce the influence of long delay and a high bit error rate（BER） in deep space communication. The protocol increases sending redundancy by LT codes to improve the success rate of file delivery, and adopts different protective strategies for different situations of packet loss. At the same time, the multi-file united delivery strategy is adopted to make full use of the retransmission time to reduce the end-toend transmission delay. Furthermore, the protocol determines the quantity of encoded packets according to the feedback for controlling redundancy. The simulation results show that the proposed protocol can significantly reduce the transmission delay of files, which would be effectively suitable for deep space communication environment of high BER and long delay.

Genetic algorithm for multi-protocol label switching

A new method for multi-protocol label switching is presented in this study, whose core idea is to construct model for simulating process of accommodating network online loads and then adopt genetic algorithm to optimize the model. Due to the heuristic property of evolutional method, the new method is efficient and effective, which is verified by the experiments.

Joint channel assignment and cross-layer routing protocol for multi-radio multi-channel Ad Hoc networks

To study multi-radio multi-channel （MR-MC） Ad Hoc networks based on 802.11, an efficient cross-layer routing protocol with the function of joint channel assignment, called joint channel assignment and cross-layer routing （JCACR）, is presented. Firstly, this paper introduces a new concept called channel utilization percentage （CUP）, which is for measuring the contention level of different channels in a node’s neighborhood, and deduces its optimal value for determining whether a channel is overloaded or not. Then, a metric parameter named channel selection metric （CSM） is designed, which actually reffects not only the channel status but also corresponding node’s capacity to seize it. JCACR evaluates channel assignment by CSM, performs a local optimization by assigning each node a channel with the smaller CSM value, and changes the working channel dynamically when the channel is overloaded. Therefore, the network load balancing can be achieved. In addition, simulation shows that, when compared with the protocol of weighted cumulative expected transfer time （WCETT）, the new protocol can improve the network throughput and reduce the end-to-end average delay with fewer overheads.

Nonlinear consensus protocols for multi-agent systems based on centre manifold reduction

Nonlinear consensus protocols for dynamic directed networks of multi-agent systems with fixed and switching topologies are investigated separately in this paper. Based on the centre manifold reduction technique, nonlinear consensus protocols are presented. We prove that a group of agents can reach a β-consensus, the value of which is the group decision value varying from the minimum and the maximum values of the initial states of the agents. Moreover, we derive the conditions to guarantee that all the agents reach a β-consensus on a desired group decision value. Finally, a simulation study concerning the vertical alignment manoeuvere of a team of unmanned air vehicles is performed. Simulation results show that the nonlinear consensus protocols proposed are more effective than the linear protocols for the formation control of the agents and they are an improvement over existing protocols.

A ROUTING PROTOCOL BASED ON INTERFERENCE-AWARE AND CHANNEL-LOAD IN MULTI-RADIO MULTI-CHANNEL AD HOC NETWORKS

Improving capacity and reducing delay are the most challenging topics in wireless ad hoc networks. Nodes that equip multiple radios working on different channels simultaneously permit ef-fective utility of frequency spectrum and can also reduce interference. In this paper, after analyzing several current protocols in Multi-Radio Multi-Channel (MR-MC) ad hoc networks, a new multi-channel routing metric called Integrative Route Metric (IRM) is designed. It takes channel load, inter-flow, and intra-flow interference into consideration. In addition, an MR-MC routing protocol based on Interference-Aware and Channel-Load (MR-IACL) is also presented. The MR-IACL can assign channels and routings for nodes according to channel load and interference degree of links, and optimize channel distribution dynamically to satisfy the features of topology changing and traffic frequent fluctuation during network running. The simulation results show that the new protocol outperforms others in terms of network throughput, end-to-end delay, routing overhead, and network lifetime.

基于multi-agent的多式联运各区段分运承运人选择系统

提出将agent技术应用于多式联运各区段承运人的选择,通过多agent之间的协商完成各区段分运承运人的科学选择.在系统开发实施方面,采用基于Java的agent框架,设计出基于multi-agent的多式联运各区段分运承运人选择系统结构,并给出各区段分运承运人选择的原型系统.

Multi-Agent系统在飞行冲突探测与解脱中的应用

介绍了Multi-Agent系统在飞行冲突探测与解脱中的具体应用,将航空器看作具有各自目标如目的地、到达时间和服务标准等的智能体,提出采用协作式多智体协商技术来有效解决冲突问题,并建立了基于Multi-Agent系统的飞行冲突探测与解脱模型。航空器Agent之间可通过航空器数据链通信,采用单调让步协议(MCP)协商,自动就冲突解脱方案达成一致,在保证安全间隔的同时实现空域容量的有效利用。

Efficient oneM2M Protocol Conversion Platform Based on NB-IoT Access

The protocol is the foundation of IoT technology, which plays an important role in the IoT device interworking and interoperability. The 5 G wireless communication system provides large-scale NB-IoT terminals access with F-RAN, and the vertical industry applications need support for the device management. As one of the most influential protocol in the IoT application, the oneM2M protocol not only has a complete architecture, but also has an interface with other IoT protocols. Therefore, to bridge the gap between the operator and industrial enterprises, the main contributions of this paper are as follows: Firstly, a general multi-protocol conversion method is proposed based on oneM2M platform where the protocol classification is used in different scenarios. Secondly, the F-RAN architecture of oneM2M platform is designed and implemented with NB-IoT device access. Thirdly, a multiplexing scheme to process the device information is proposed for interworking proxy entity(IPE), which improves the conversion efficiency for different protocols. Finally, the feasibility and efficiency of the scheme are verified.

基于Multi-Agent系统的机组调度研究

将Multi-Agent系统引入机组调度中,将每台机组视为一个Agent,共同组成一个Multi-Agent系统。通过Agent之间的通信和协作,实现机组的优化调度。在机组MAS中,通过合同网机制实现负荷分配和机组启停决策。与传统调度方法相比,基于Multi-Agent的机组调度可以充分发挥机组的自治性和机组之间的协调功能,提高系统的稳定性、可靠性、灵活性,缩短系统的响应时间。

一种基于Multi-Agent的供应商选择系统

构建了一种基于Multi-Agent的供应商选择系统,给出了其中各主要组成部分的结构和功能,并提出了一种基于Vickrey拍卖的改进的合同网协议,作为制造商Agent和供应商Agent的协商策略,最后描述了他们之间的交互过程。

Multi-Radio传感器网络MAC协议可靠性的研究

研究了Multi-Radio传感器网络MAC协议的可靠性问题,建立Multi-Radio传感器网络MAC协议可靠性的概率模型,并分了协议的可靠性,同时比较了Multi-Radio传感器网络与现有传感器网络的差别。实验结果表明,对MAC协议可靠性的分析与实验结果相一致,从而验证了本理论分析的正确性。

Consensus Seeking for Discrete-time Multi-agent Systems with Communication Delay

This paper studies the consensus problem for discrete-time multi-agent systems of first-order in the presence of constant communication delay. Provided that the agent dynamics is unstable and the network topology is undirected, effects of two kinds of communication delays on consensus are investigated. When the relative information is affected by delay, we show that the effect of delay can be alleviated by using the historical input information in the protocol design. On the other hand, if the communication delay only influences the actually transmitted information, sufficient condition admitting any large yet bounded delay for consensus is obtained, and the delay in this case is allowed to be unknown and time-varying. Finally, simulation results are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the theoretical results. © 2014 Chinese Association of Automation.

A Multiobjective Optimization Algorithm for QoS-Aware Path Selection in DiffServ and MPLS Networks

A multiobjective quality of service (QoS) routing algorithm was proposed and used as the QoS-aware path selection approach in differentiated services and multi-protocol label switching (DiffServ-MPLS) networks. It simultaneously optimizes multiple QoS objectives by a genetic algorithm in conjunction with concept of Pareto dominance. The simulation demonstrates that the proposed algorithm is capable of discovering a set of QoS-based near optimal paths within in a few iterations. In addition, the simulation results also show the scalability of the algorithm with increasing number of network nodes.

Embedded Programmable Single Point Multiple Output Intelligent Data Acquisition and Transmission System

To effectively solve the problems of inconsistent communication protocols in automatic monitoring equipment,and limited data acquisition transmission and monitoring equipment,this paper developed programmable single point multiple output intelligent data acquisition and transmission system. It made an in-depth elaboration of the data acquisition and transmission system from hardware design,software architecture and principle,main functions and technical parameters. Finally,it came up with four innovation points:(i) intelligent(automatic)matching a variety of communication protocols for environmental monitoring equipment,(ii) realizing multi-protocol and multi-target parallel data transmission,(iii) realizing remote dynamic input of control instructions through wired or wireless network,and(iv) supporting configuration(process) simulation of field equipment DCS operating conditions.

Finite-time consensus of heterogeneous multi-agent systems

We investigate the finite-time consensus problem for heterogeneous multi-agent systems composed of first-order and second-order agents.A novel continuous nonlinear distributed consensus protocol is constructed,and finite-time consensus criteria are obtained for the heterogeneous multi-agent systems.Compared with the existing results,the stationary and kinetic consensuses of the heterogeneous multi-agent systems can be achieved in a finite time respectively.Moreover,the leader can be a first-order or a second-order integrator agent.Finally,some simulation examples are employed to verify the efficiency of the theoretical results.

基于多协议融合的弱电机房一体化管控及其策略研究

随着高校信息化建设和应用的深入,弱电机房及其内部的智能化设备数量与日俱增。设备的安全运行状态监测和机房环境监测报警成为学校信息化运维管理工作中的重要内容。不同类型监测设备、管控设备之间的通信协议严重影响了运维管理效率和质量。通过构建多协议融合一体化管控平台,可实现数据传输、协议转换、数据分析预警、智能管控一体化,加强不同系统间设备的互联互通,提升管理效率和水平。