Resource pricing and the evolution of congestion control

We describe ways in which the transmission control protocol of the Internet may evolve to support heterogeneous applications. We show that by appropriately marking packets at overloaded resources and by charging a fixed small amount for each mark received, end-nodes are provided with the necessary information and the correct incentive to use the network efficiently.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 1999
• Where: AUTOMATICA
• Authors: Richard J. Gibbens, Frank P. Kelly
• Keywords: AUTOMATICA 1999, Correct Incentive, Heterogeneous Applications, Transmission Control Protocol