Ambient network sensing and handoff for device optimization in heterogeneous networks

Abstract

Computer implemented methods, systems, and computer readable media provided herein may collect contextual information including parameter from a physical layer and a parameter from at least one other OSI layer. A handoff may be initiated based on the physical layer parameter and the at least one other OSI layer parameter.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of networks, and in particular, to network sensing in heterogeneous networks. Background technique [0002] As new mobile devices and networking technologies develop, the need for integration of various applications and end-to-end services may become increasingly important. While advances in wireless access technology, networking, and content distribution have played a key role in enabling such readiness scenarios, these new trends can create extremely challenging networking paradigms. In this regard, a major aspect of such developments is that more and more users are demanding simultaneous movement between different Points of Attachment (PoAs) to the network (e.g. Internet, cellular network, etc.) Get continuous service (audio or video streaming). This type of heterogeneous connectivity can result in an overlap or overlay of access networks of various architectures and topologies ranging from microcellular...

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At the same time, however, by moving from the traditional macrocell concept towards small cells with multiple femtocell coverage, operator control and management of access resources is becoming less and less accessible, especially from an interference control perspective

This may be primarily driven by the unpredictable number and location of Femto Access Points (FAPs), where interference management cannot be further handled by operators through traditional network planning and optimization methods

A related side effect of the integration of various applications and end-to-end services in a heterogeneous environment is the need for more components and processing power in mobile devices, which may conflict with maintaining strict device energy budgets

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