D. Sumathi ¹, T. Velmurugan ², S. Nandakumar ², S. Renugadevi ²

Affiliations
1 School of Information Technology & Engineering, VIT University, Vellore, TamilNadu, IN
2 School of Electronics Engineering, VIT University, Vellore, TamilNadu, IN

Abstract

Objectives: Consolidating any two dissimilar networks leads to a formation of a heterogeneous wireless network. Vision to achieve distinct networks to get converged such that characterizing of the upcoming wireless networks becomes a reality. This in turn ushers in vertical handoff such that handoff among different technologies is efficient. And at the same time it is so smooth that naming it as seamless is justifiable. Pragmatic consideration of the network characteristics and the dynamics are very essential to choose one of the best available network handoff decisions. Methods: Stating conventionally, when a mobile client is roaming, a single criterion- for example, received signal strength is employed to realize the vertical handoff. But, single criterion consideration is not sufficient and taking into account of other parameters is needed for a proper handoff decision. The present paper puts forth a strong load balancing algorithm M-OPTF that is based on dynamic weight assignment technique for allocation of fresh calls and handoff calls. Findings: In the present scheme assignment of weight factor is done to attachment points basing on the distribution of load on them. In addition it contains a process for handoff decision that takes into account the velocity of mobile node to do triggering of handoff. The put forth M-OPTF algorithm is compared along with Remote Sensing Systems (RSS) and OPT-F algorithm in this paper. Application/Improvements: The simulation results confirm the fact that M-OPTF algorithm apart from balancing the network load it can effectively decrease congestion in network, reduce the number of handoffs that are unnecessary, and increases the battery life time, thus improve the overall performance of the system.

Keywords

Dynamic Weight Assignment, Load Balancing, Unnecessary Handoffs, Velocity; Vertical Handoff, Weight Factor.

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S. Nandakumar ¹, T. Velmurugan ¹, K. S. Preetha ¹, T. R. Suresh Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Electronics Engineering, VIT University, Vellore, TamilNadu, IN

Abstract

Background/Objectives: Next generation heterogeneous network will comprise multi access systems with multiple service support. Call management scheme is necessary to provide low call dropping probability for high priority services. Call management scheme for mixed cells (i.e., a 4G cell with embedded WLANs) increase cellular system capacity and reduce dropping probability of cellular-to-WLAN vertical handoff calls. Methods: We propose an efficient call management scheme which considers all possible vertical handoff scenarios and provides the maximum usage of WLAN. A blocked request in WLAN is taken back by the overlaying cellular system, if channels are available. Several existing models do not reflect the effect of configuration of neighbor cells which is important for cell planning for a cellular operator. Findings: Call management scheme is executed by diverting every request of WLAN that was blocked, to cellular system. Improvements/ Applications: The proposed call management scheme shows that new call and handoff call dropping probability is decreased when compare with Complementary-WLAN scheme (C-WLAN) and also increases in system throughput.

Keywords

Blocking and Dropping Probability, C-WLAN, Call Management Scheme, WLAN.

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