Modelling Application Handovers For Thin-Client Mobility

Mobile users need lightweight devices with low energy consumption. When applications are executed on remote servers instead of locally on the end-user's device, the weight of the device can be reduced and battery lifetime can be extended. Therefore, thin-clients are ideally suited for mobile users. All calculation logic is removed from the device and the communication with the application server is accomplished by a remote desktop protocol. Reactions to user events can appear on the screen only after a two-way path delay, so application responsiveness can decrease if the user moves further away from his server. To enable ubiquitous thin-client computing with satisfying user responsiveness, the application should make a parallel movement with the mobile user. This paper focusses on the handover between two application servers. A model is presented for the design of a thin-client network that meets the requirements of moving users and the resulting number of handovers is shown. Thr...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: CSREAPSC
• Authors: Pieter Simoens, Lien Deboosere, Davy De Winter, Filip De Turck, Bart Dhoedt, Piet Demeester
• Keywords: Application Servers, CSREAPSC 2006, Emerging Technology, Low Energy Consumption, Mobile User