Publication: A novel noncooperative game competing model using generalized simple additive weighting method to perform network selection in heterogeneous wireless networks
Date
2015
Authors
Salih Y.K.
See O.H.
Ibrahim R.W.
Yussof S.
Iqbal A.
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Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Abstract
Network selection mechanisms have a significant role in guaranteeing the QoS for users in a heterogeneous wireless networks environment. Thesemechanisms allow the selection of an optimal wireless network to satisfy the needs of users. Users are provided with the opportunity to select from multiple connectivity opportunities available all over various wireless networks. Furthermore, the network operators themselves can execute active selection strategies that facilitate proper decision making, in which user preferences are considered. This study proposes a new noncooperative competing game-theoretic model and strategy space based on user preference. This model can solve network selection problems and capture the inter-linkages of decisions taken by various networks. A generalized simple additive weighting method is incorporated into the framework of noncooperative game theory. In addition, the utility function is employed to assess the usefulness of the system. Simulation results and analysis illustrate the efficacy of the suggested model in attaining optimum network utility for heterogeneous wireless networks while optimizing user satisfaction. Copyright � 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Description
Additives; Decision making; Heterogeneous networks; Quality of service; Radio systems; Sawing; Wireless networks; Game-theoretic model; Heterogeneous network selections; Heterogeneous wireless network; Non-cooperative game theory; Simple additive weighting; User preferences; Utility theory; Vertical handovers; Game theory