Introduction of Vigilante Players in Cognitive Networks with Moving Greedy Players

We propose adding a vigilante player and using non-traditional game strategy for decision making to improve the performance of a cognitive radio network. To date, the application to cognitive radio networks of a hybrid player such as a vigilante, which is both cooperative and non- cooperative, has not been significantly studied. We use a novel play strategy (i.e., altruism) to police a wireless network. Using this new player, we present and test a series of predictive algorithms that show an improvement in wireless channel utilization over traditional collision- detection algorithms. Our results demonstrate the viability of using this novel strategy to inform and create more efficient cognitive radio networks.