Title :
Dynamic Interface Selection in Portable Multi-Interface Terminals
Author :
Sowmia Devi, M.K. ; Agrawal, Prathima
Author_Institution :
Auburn Univ, Auburn
Abstract :
This paper addresses the problem of dynamic interface selection in a terminal embedded with multiple interfaces. A mathematical model, to select the best interface for a particular application at a given instant, is described. It takes into consideration the available access networks and their characteristics. A handoff algorithm, for transparently switching active sessions between interfaces, is proposed.
Keywords :
mathematical analysis; mobile computing; mobile radio; network interfaces; portable computers; radio access networks; dynamic network interface selection problem; handoff algorithm; mathematical model; mobile terminal; network access technology; portable multiinterface terminal; Algorithm design and analysis; Application software; Bandwidth; Communication switching; Cost function; Mathematical model; Network interfaces; Nonhomogeneous media; Personal digital assistants; Portable computers;
Conference_Titel :
Portable Information Devices, 2007. PORTABLE07. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-1039-8
DOI :
10.1109/PORTABLE.2007.43
