Study on QoS and Communications Capacity in Heterogeneous Network Convergence

To provide any subscriber from anywhere at anytime with services that have both secured Quality of Service(QoS) and simultaneous expansion of network coverage and communications capacity is a key problem that has to be considered and solved in heterogeneous network convergence.Key technologies for a secured QoS and communications capacity analysis under heterogeneous environment are important subjects for research.Key technologies for a secured QoS are mainly on radio resource management algorithms covering Call Admission Control(CAC) algorithm,vertical handover algorithm,heterogeneous resource allocation algorithm and network selection algorithm.The applications of a novel multi-hop in heterogeneous convergence system serve the purposes of network coverage expansion,transmission power reduction,system communication capacity and throughput increase.

Energy-Efficient User Association in Heterogeneous Networks with M2M/H2H Coexistence under QoS Guarantees

In this paper, we propose an energy efficient user association scheme for uplink heterogeneous networks with machine-to-machine(M2M) and human-to-human(H2H) coexistence. A group based random access protocol is designed for massive number of machine-typecommunications(MTC) user equipments'(UEs) transmissions. A user association problem for UEs' energy efficiency maximization is formulated considering the HTC UEs' quality of service(QoS) guarantees and load balance among multiple BSs, simultaneously. A distributed iterative algorithm is developed to solve the optimization problem. In addition, the convergence of the proposed algorithm is proved. Simulation results show that our proposed scheme outperforms other schemes in terms of energy efficiency and QoS guarantees.

Media Independent Handover Scheme with QoS Provision across UMTS and WiMAX Networks

The rapid growth and innovation of the various mobile communication technologies have caused a change in the paradigm of internet access. Wireless technologies such as WiM AX, WiFi and UM T S/LTE networks have shown great p otential in dominating the wireless access markets. The ex istence of various access technologies requires a means for seamless internetworking to provide an ywhere, anytime services without interruption in the ongoing session, especially in multimedia

Resource Control Architecture in Heterogeneous Networks

TISPAN,from a fixed access perspective,proposes Resource and Admission Control Subsystem[0](RACS) as a solution to Quality of Service(QoS) problem for NGN bearer network.In contrast,3GPP has an approach to this from the perspective of mobile access.In the latest 3GPP R7 draft,integration of Policy Control Function(PCF) with Flow Based Charging(FBC) function of the R6 brought forward policy control and charging.With the development of fixed mobile convergence,the inconsistence in architectures and interfaces of different resource and admission control[0] solutions will have a huge impact on manufacture and network implementation of NGN related equipment.To solve this problem,both 3GPP and TISPAN have been working on the convergence of Gq’/Rx reference points.Harmonized Policy Control and Charging(PCC) proposed by the Next Generation Mobile Network(NGMN) forum,i.e.cooperative resource control architecture for heterogeneous networks,represents an evolutional sign post for resource control technology for heterogeneous network architecture.

A QoS-aware vertical handoff algorithm based on predictive network information

In converged heterogeneous wireless networks, vertical handoff is an important issue in radio resource management and occurs when an end user switches from one network to another （e.g., from wireless local area network to wideband code division multiple access）. Efficient vertical handoff should allocate network resources efficiently and maintain good quality of service （QoS） for the end users. The objective of this work is to determine conditions under which vertical handoff can be performed. The channel usage situation of each access network is formulated as a birth-death process with the objective of predicting the avaliable bandwidth and the blocking probability. A reward function is used to capture the network bandwidth and the blocking probability is expressed as a cost function. An end user will access the certain network which maximizes the total function defined as the combination of the reward fimction and the cost function. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm can significantly improve the network performance, including higher bandwidth for end users and lower new call blocking and handoff call blocking probability for networks.

A novel modeling approach for vertical handover based on dynamic k-partite graph in heterogeneous networks

The future network world will be embedded with different generations of wireless technologies,such as 3G,4G and 5G.At the same time,the development of new devices equipped with multiple interfaces is growing rapidly in recent years.As a consequence,the vertical handover protocol is developed in order to provide ubiquitous connectivity in the heterogeneous wireless environment.Indeed,by using this protocol,the users have opportunities to be connected to the Internet through a variety of wireless technologies at any time and anywhere.The main challenge of this protocol is how to select the best access network in terms of Quality of Service(QoS)for users.For that,many algorithms have been proposed and developed to deal with the issue in recent studies.However,all existing algorithms permit only the selection of one access network from the available networks during the vertical handover process.To cope with this problem,in this paper we propose a new approach based on k-partite graph.Firstly,we introduce k-partite graph theory to model the vertical handover problem.Secondly,the selection of the best path is performed by a robust and lightweight mechanism based on cost function and Dijkstra’s algorithm.The experimental results show that the proposed approach can achieve better performance of QoS than the existing algorithms for FTP traffic and video streaming.

Dynamic multimedia stream adaptation and rate control for heterogeneous networks

Dynamic adaptation of multimedia content is seen as an important feature of next generation networks and pervasive systems enabling terminals and applications to adapt to changes in e.g. context, access network, and available Quality-of-Service(QoS) due to mobility of users, devices or sessions. We present the architecture of a multimedia stream adaptation service which enables communication between terminals having heterogeneous hardware and software capabilities and served by heterogeneous networks. The service runs on special content adaptation nodes which can be placed at any location within the network. The flexible structure of our architecture allows using a variety of different adaptation engines. A generic transcoding engine is used to change the codec of streams. An MPEG-21 Digital Item Adaptation (DIA) based transformation engine allows adjusting the data rate of scalable media streams. An intelligent decision-taking engine implements adaptive flow control which takes into account current network QoS parameters and congestion information. Measurements demonstrate the quality gains achieved through adaptive congestion control mechanisms under conditions typical for a heterogeneous network.

异构网络中基于上下文转移的VoIP QoS研究

随着异构网络的融合,如何在异构网络环境下保证VoIP的QoS已成为VoIP发展必须解决的关键问题。针对这个问题,提出了一种基于上下文转移技术并结合MIPv6,DiffServ和MPLS这3种技术的QoS方案。该方案采用上下文转移技术来减少移动节点切换期间的时延和丢包,并将DiffServ和MPLS结合在骨干网中提供QoS保障。由于MPLS具有与移动环境较好结合的特点,在异构网络环境下能够为VoIP服务提供端到端的QoS保障。仿真结果表明该方案在延迟、抖动、丢包率和切换延迟等QoS性能上都有明显的改善。

星地异构网络联合QoS保障关键技术

针对星地异构网络的拓扑结构高动态、星地链路高差异、网络资源强受限等特征给星地融合业务高效承载带来重大挑战的问题,深入分析星地异构网络发展现状,提出星地异构网络联合QoS保障系统架构。并在此基础上,针对跨域资源统一编排管理、星地联合QoS指标参考体系构建、联合QoS动态策略调控、星地资源按需适配与部署等关键技术进行探讨。

基于EPON的CATV双向数字网络QoS实现机制

提出了一个基于EPON的双向数字CATV网络的QoS构架实现机制,使用基于效用的动态QoS分级组播技术和H.264压缩编码技术来实现VOD的动态带宽分配,保证VOD业务带宽的需求,实现网络资源的高效使用。仿真实验结果显示它比ADSL2+和DOCSIS3.0具有更高的性能价格比。

Non-cooperative game for network access selection in heterogeneous integrated networks

The integration of different heterogeneous access networks is one of the remarkable characteristics of the next generation network,in which users with multi-network interface terminals can independently select access network to obtain the most desired service.A kind of unified quantification model of non-monotone quality of service(QoS) and a model of non-cooperative game between users and networks are proposed for heterogeneous network access selection.An optimal network pricing mechanism could be formulated by using a novel strategy which is used in this non-cooperative game model to balance the interests of both the users and the networks.This access network selection mechanism could select the most suitable network for users,and it also could provide the basis when formulating QoS standards in heterogeneous integrated networks.The simulation results show that this network selection decision-making algorithm can meet the users' demand for different levels service in different scenes and it can also avoid network congestion caused by unbalanced load.

EPON中保证QoS的动态带宽分配算法

作为一种新技术,EPON系统采取在下行信道使用广播方式而在上行信道使用时分多址(TDMA)方式,为用户提供共享传输介质的接入方式,因此就需要一种接入控制机制来为用户分配带宽。为了使EPON系统更好地支持QoS并且进一步提高带宽利用率,提出了一种新的固定周期轮询动态带宽分配算法,针对不同时延特性业务采用不同的授权分配算法。算法包括两部分:OLT对ONU的调度以及ONU内部不同优先级的队列之间的调度。最后讨论了包时延、系统吞吐量等仿真结果和性能分析。

基于QoS的EPON系统动态带宽分配机制

通过阐述以太网无源光网络(EPON)系统信道传输数据方式以及动态带宽分配的工作原理,进一步研究了动态带宽分配算法(DBA)在EPON系统中的应用。提出一种基于服务质量(QoS)的EPON系统动态带宽分配机制,该机制根据不同业务的优先级和动态带宽分配算法,灵活地分配上行带宽,提高了带宽利用率,改善了服务质量。

时延QoS约束下VLC-RF网络资源匹配算法

为高效保障可见光通信(VLC)和无线射频(RF)通信异构网络服务质量(QoS),研究设计了基于统计时延QoS保障的网络资源匹配算法,旨在提高网络服务资源利用率。将切换服务过程和随机到达过程构建成网络队列系统,采用有效带宽与有效容量理论进行分析。评估了当VLC网络受遮挡中断时,需要RF网络提供的最小服务速率。利用Matlab对算法进行仿真,分析了系统参数改变对算法的影响。算法可以为异构网络的QoS保障及资源分配研究提供一定的指导。

一种异构网络多媒体业务QoS类弹性映射方法

多媒体业务在异构网络传输过程中,由于现有的QoS(Quality of Service)类映射方法存在灵活性不足的问题,从而降低了系统端到端效能。针对这个问题,该文在深入分析当前的QoS类映射方法基础上,结合用户QoE(Quality of Experience)特点,借助于网络微积分理论,构建了QoS类映射的数学分析模型,并进行了理论分析。基于该数学分析模型,该文从用户QoE角度提出了具有弹性的QoS类映射方法(Elastic QoS Class Mapping Method,EQCMM),该方法根据当前网络资源的使用情况,通过灵活地调整QoS类映射,充分利用网络现有资源,提高了端到端带宽资源的利用率,改善了系统端到端的效能。最后,通过仿真验证了该方法的有效性。

一种新的面向用户多业务QoS需求的网络接入选择算法

异构无线网络技术的发展、智能移动终端的普及、用户无线业务的快速增长以及QoS需求的个性化给网络接入选择带来巨大挑战。基于多属性决策理论和模糊逻辑理论,提出了一种新的面向用户多业务QoS需求的网络接入选择算法,其步骤主要包括选择预评估、构造关键参数量化决策矩阵、层次分析参数权重、确定理想方案、综合网络评估、网络选择。实验数据表明,本算法能够准确进行网络接入触发选择,减少乒乓效应,在移动终端速度和网络负载的变化情况下,能有效地进行网络选择,很好地解决了呼叫掉线和负载不均衡的问题。

FiWi网络比例公平和QoS感知的分级动态带宽分配机制

光纤网络和无线接入技术结合的FiWi网络可提供高容量、灵活以及低基础设施成本的无线接入能力。由于FiWi网络中客户端业务量一般具有不稳定性,很难提前有效预测,高效公平的动态带宽分配(DBA)机制具有重要作用。该文针对EPON和WLAN构成的FiWi网络提出一种分级DBA机制。引入剩余带宽比例因子解决多个轮询周期内各用户分配的带宽资源与其权值不匹配而产生的不公平问题;联合考虑业务优先级、带宽请求比例和网络负载解决带宽分配中的业务QoS保证和信道带宽浪费问题。仿真实验表明,与现有文献的DBA机制相比,系统公平性、吞吐量和信道利用率有明显提升。且所提DBA算法不限定具体带宽资源类型,具有良好通用性。

异构分层无线网络中基于业务QoS保证的切换策略研究

针对异构分层无线网络提出了一种保证业务QoS的切换策略。该策略在层间呼叫双向溢出基础上,为实时业务切换设置了保护信道,为非实时业务切换设置了缓冲队列。为了进一步降低实时业务切换的掉线率,还使用了信道侵占技术,原理是实时业务切换呼叫可以侵占数据业务正在使用的信道资源。仿真结果表明,提出的切换方法能够显著降低各类切换业务的掉线率,同时整个异构分层系统的信道利用率也略有提高。

以太网无源光网络中的QoS研究

在分析以太网无源光网络系统MAC协议的基础上,研究基于QoS的动态带宽分配机制,提出一种新的支持业务的QoS的动态带宽分配算法。该算法采用限制性带宽分配方法和基于优先级的调度方式,基于业务的通信量特征对各类业务预分配传输带宽。仿真结果表明该算法在时延和吞吐量性能上优于现有算法。

异构网络融合中的QoS与通信容量研究

使任何用户在任何时间任何地点都能获得具有服务质量(QoS)保证的服务,同时提高网络的覆盖范围和通信容量,是异构网络融合必须考虑并解决的关键问题。异构环境下具有QoS保证的关键技术研究以及通信容量分析是异构网络融合的重要研究内容。异构网络融合中具有QoS保证的关键技术研究主要在呼叫接入控制(CAC)算法、垂直切换算法、异构资源分配算法和网络选择算法等无线资源管理算法方面。在异构网络融合系统中使用新颖的多跳网络结构可以扩大网络的覆盖范围,降低传输功率,增加系统通信容量和吞吐量。