A relative delay minimization scheme for multiplayer gaming in differentiated services networks

Multiplayer gaming over the Internet continues to grow in popularity, despite a lack of Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms. Future QoS-aware networks such as those based on the Differentiated Services (DiffServ) framework will provide an opportunity for gamers to enhance their game-playing experience. An important QoS metric for networked games is a user’s delay relative to the delay of other users. In this paper, we propose a Relative Delay Minimization (RDM) algorithm for use in DiffServ environments. Simulation results are described and presented showing that the algorithm can reduce the Relative Delay Variation (RDV) between users in a DiffServ environment. Categories and Subject Descriptors C.2.4 [Computer Communication Networks]: Distributed Systems – Client/server General Terms Algorithms, Performance. Keywords Network Games, Relative Delay, DiffServ, QoS

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: NETGAMES
• Authors: Brian Carrig, David Denieffe, John Murphy
• Keywords: Computer Networks, Diffserv Environment, NETGAMES 2006, Relative Delay, Relative Delay Minimization