A matching based algorithm for access point selection in heterogeneous wireless networks

摘要

This paper deals with a problem of user and access point associations in heterogeneous wireless networks where consisting of multiple radio access technologies. We propose a strategy for optimizing the problem that aims at maximizing the total minimal utility of users on a sustainable basis. The minimal utilities can be obtained from bare essentials of the quality of experience and defined by considering different requirements of each user. In order to analyze properties of the proposed selection algorithm, our simulations compare it with other selection mechanisms under criteria such as minimal utility, sustainability, fairness, and load balancing.