Publication: Intelligent Multi-cellular Network Connectivity for Internet of Things Applications
Date
2021
Authors
Gsangaya K.R.
Hajjaj S.S.H.
Hashim W.
Razali R.A.
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Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Abstract
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the interconnection of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data via the Internet. Unfortunately, single cellular networks cannot provide the best connectivity for IoT applications due to limited coverage, network congestion, and poor data rate. A multi-cellular network modem was developed in this research work to establish reliable and cost-effective network connectivity for information broadcast in outdoor IoT applications. The prototype modem continuously monitors network parameters, including download rate, upload rate, and latency, and switches to the best available network using a selection algorithm to ensure optimum quality of service. Based on the assessment of the prototype modem, the network selection algorithm was able to continuously switch to the best available network based on the download rate with a 100% success rate at all five urban test locations. The modem also provided a significant improvement of up�to 10% in terms of packet transfer speed compared to a single network system. Additionally, when connected to an IoT device, the modem achieved an impressive 100% data broadcast success rate, compared to 96% and 89% when using a single network setup. � 2021, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
Description
Cost effectiveness; Mobile telecommunication systems; Modems; Quality of service; Wireless networks; Cellular network; Computing devices; Internet of thing application; Internet of thing networking; Network connectivity; Network selection; Network selection algorithm; Prototype modem; Selection algorithm; Single-networks; Internet of things