Exploiting parallel networks using dynamic channel scheduling

Many researchers have been focusing on the outcomes and consequences of the rapid increase and proliferation of mobile wireless technologies. If it is not already the case, it will soon be rare for a user to be in a situation where absolutely no network connection exists. In fact, through numerous devices, users will soon expect to be connected in all places at all times. Through the great variety and increase in the capabilities of these devices, it is not a surprise to find a single user with many connection opportunities. As a result, we believe that the next major evolution of wireless mobile networks will be in the exploitation of multiple network connections in parallel. Due to network heterogeneity, the major challenge in such situations is to determine the way that these networks can be utilized to better serve different network applications. In this work, we propose a dynamic channel scheduling mechanism that adapts to the state of the available channels to provide more effic...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: WICON
• Authors: Lara B. Deek, Kevin C. Almeroth, Mike P. Wittie, Khaled A. Harras
• Keywords: Computer Networks, Computer-Communication Networks, Network Connections, WICON 2008, Wireless Mobile Networks