Application-driven network capacity adaptation for energy efficient ad-hoc networks

In this paper, we propose a novel technique for reducing the energy consumption in idle mode. Our proposed technique called the network capacity adaptation derives an effective network capacity required by a given application and logically slows down the network capacity when the traffic load is low. By slowing down the logical network capacity, the neighboring mobile stations can stay longer in the power-off mode, significantly saving the energy consumed in idle mode.