Title :
The architecture of a data-centric communications stack for intermittent networks
Author :
Fuste-Vilella, D. ; Garcia-Vidal, J.
Author_Institution :
Miraveo Inc., San Jose, CA, USA
Abstract :
In this paper we discuss the architecture of MStack, a data-centric communications stack specifically designed for mobile intermittent networking environments. MStack contains native support for delay tolerant connections, it is resilient to disconnections, and solves other problems associated with mobile devices. The architecture and its main protocols are discussed, together with some examples of the programming interface provided to applications. Experimental results illustrate the performance in intermittent connectivity conditions.
Keywords :
application program interfaces; data communication; delay tolerant networks; mobile radio; protocols; MStack architecture; data-centric communications stack architecture; delay tolerant connection; intermittent connectivity condition; mobile device; mobile intermittent networking environment; programming interface; Computer architecture; Delay; IEEE 802.11 Standards; IP networks; Mobile computing; Protocols; Routing; Data-centric communications; delay-tolerant applications; intermittent and opportunistic networks;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless Communications in Unusual and Confined Areas (ICWCUCA), 2012 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Clermont Ferrand
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1290-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1289-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICWCUCA.2012.6402484
