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Published in: Annals of Telecommunications 5-6/2015

01-06-2015

A user-centric game selection model based on user preferences for the selection of the best heterogeneous wireless network

Authors: Yass K. Salih, Ong Hang See, Rabha W. Ibrahim, Salman Yussof, Azlan Iqbal

Published in: Annals of Telecommunications | Issue 5-6/2015

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Abstract

Next-generation wireless networks offer Internet connection through various technologies anytime and anywhere. The selection of an optimal technology from these available technologies is essential to guarantee user mobility and service continuity in a heterogeneous wireless environment. This paper proposes a new network selection model which is based on the integration of simple additive weighting (SAW) method in the framework of trading market non-cooperative game theory and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method was utilized to estimate the weights of the parameters that affect the network selection process. The proposed solution enables the mobile user to negotiate with competing networks by providing the user preference to be considered for the network selection process. The proposed solution is analyzed and tested through simulations. The results show the efficiency of proposed method which is able to optimize the user’s satisfaction.

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Metadata
Title
A user-centric game selection model based on user preferences for the selection of the best heterogeneous wireless network
Authors
Yass K. Salih
Ong Hang See
Rabha W. Ibrahim
Salman Yussof
Azlan Iqbal
Publication date
01-06-2015
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
Annals of Telecommunications / Issue 5-6/2015
Print ISSN: 0003-4347
Electronic ISSN: 1958-9395
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12243-014-0443-6

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