Title :
A novel approach for reconfigurable systems at RAN Level
Author :
Olaziregi, N. ; Aghvami, A.H.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Telecommun. Res., King´´s Coll. London, UK
fDate :
23 Feb.-1 March 2003
Abstract :
Reconfigurability is one of the key technologies for systems beyond 3G. Reconfigurable terminals facilitate seamless roaming between access networks offering different QoS capabilities. The management requirements to control the reconfiguration process of terminals are analyzed. Accordingly, a supporting network element and subsequent software architectural design are proposed. In particular, the components allowing for soft handovers are addressed. In addition, features to shorten the service outage time at mode selection are also described.
Keywords :
3G mobile communication; quality of service; radio access networks; software architecture; software radio; telecommunication network management; telecommunication terminals; 3G systems; QoS; RAB service assessment; RAN level; mode selection; network elements; quality of service; radio access bearer services; radio access networks; reconfigurable systems; service outage time; soft handovers; software architectural design; third generation systems; vertical handover; Application software; Educational institutions; Hardware; Process control; Quality of service; Radio access networks; Roaming; Software design; Software radio; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications, 2003. ICT 2003. 10th International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7661-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICTEL.2003.1191593
