Title :
AVTR-a random access method for mobile networks
Author :
Lötter, Michiel P. ; Van Rooyen, Pieter
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Altech Telecoms, Boksburg, South Africa
Abstract :
This paper describes a novel adaptive virtual token ring (AVTR) multiple access protocol. The random access method presented is shown to be a spatial derivative of a token ring network. The operation of the system is described with reference to its application in cellular networks capable of providing a range of heterogenous services such as voice and data. Specifically, it is shown how the system can easily be used to perform dynamic quality of service (QoS) management with little additional hardware resources required
Keywords :
access protocols; cellular radio; multi-access systems; packet radio networks; quality of service; token networks; ALOHA; AVTR; QoS management; adaptive virtual token ring; cellular radio networks; dynamic quality of service management; heterogenous services; mobile networks; multiple access protocol; random access method; Adaptive arrays; Africa; Antenna arrays; Base stations; Circuits; Multiaccess communication; Quality of service; Telecommunication traffic; Throughput; Token networks;
Conference_Titel :
Spread Spectrum Techniques and Applications, 1998. Proceedings., 1998 IEEE 5th International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Sun City
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4281-X
DOI :
10.1109/ISSSTA.1998.722522
