A location aware history-based approach for network selection in heterogeneous wireless networks

Amir Hossein JAFARI; Hadi Shahriar SHAHHOSEINI

Article Details

A location aware history-based approach for network selection in heterogeneous wireless networks

Authors:

Amir Hossein JAFARI | Hadi Shahriar SHAHHOSEINI

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 2016 Vol.24 Issue 4, pp.2929-2948

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2016

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000741878

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6203

pISSN:

1300-0632

Abstract:

 

Efficient decision making in vertical handoff and network selection algorithms improves users' quality of service and helps users meet service requirements, anywhere and at any time. Hence, in this paper, a user-centric network selection algorithm is proposed, utilizing the estimated reputation of the available candidate networks based on user location and combined experienced users' utility. User utility is defined based on 1) quality of service, 2) monetary cost, and 3) energy consumption metrics. In the proposed history aware-based user location algorithm, the past experience of users for available networks is considered to estimate the future utility that a user can obtain from a candidate network. The reputation factor for networks is used based on knowledge of users from each other while receiving service. Simulation results indicate that the average obtained utility by users is improved and handoff criteria, i.e. handoff number and failed and unnecessary handoffs, decrease. It can be seen that users choose networks with good past operations and this can encourage operators to provide good quality services for increasing their revenue.

Article Details

A location aware history-based approach for network selection in heterogeneous wireless networks

Authors: Amir Hossein JAFARI | Hadi Shahriar SHAHHOSEINI

Publisher: TUBITAK

Journal: Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 2016 Vol.24 Issue 4, pp.2929-2948

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2016

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000741878

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6203

pISSN: 1300-0632

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Authors:

Amir Hossein JAFARI | Hadi Shahriar SHAHHOSEINI

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 2016 Vol.24 Issue 4, pp.2929-2948

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2016

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000741878

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6203

pISSN:

1300-0632