Title: Seamless handover and QoS provisioning for mobile video applications in an integrated WiMAX/MIP/MPLS architecture

Authors: Jose Jailton Jr., Kelvin Lopes Dias, Eduardo Cerqueira, Dave Cavalcanti

Addresses: Computer Engineering Faculty, Federal University of Para, 66075110, Belem, Para, Brazil. ' Computer Engineering Faculty, Federal University of Para, 66075110, Belem, Para, Brazil. ' Computer Engineering Faculty, Federal University of Para, 66075110, Belem, Para, Brazil. ' Philips Research North America, Wireless Communications and Networking Department, NY, USA

Abstract: Mobility management with QoS (Quality of Service) support is a major requirement for the success of next generation wireless networks. With this goal in mind, this paper proposes a new architecture that integrates Mobile WiMAX (WorldWide Interoperability for Microwave Access) with MIP (Mobile IP) and MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) protocols as well as a mobility prediction algorithm to enable seamless handover. The anticipated handover technique provides service continuity based on information about the MN|s (Mobile Node) location and speed, as well as the BS|s (Base Station) signal strength. The proposed architecture is also enhanced from the traffic engineering mechanisms provided by the MPLS protocol.

Keywords: IEEE 802.16e; MIP; mobile IP; MPLS; multiprotocol label switching; handover; mobility prediction; QoS; quality of service; internet protocol; mobile video; WiMAX; mobility management; wireless networks; traffic engineering.

DOI: 10.1504/IJAMC.2009.028710

International Journal of Advanced Media and Communication, 2009 Vol.3 No.4, pp.404 - 420

Published online: 23 Sep 2009 *

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