A Smart Handover Decision Algorithm Using Location Prediction for Hierarchical Macro/Femto-Cell Networks

To reduce the number of unnecessary handover in hierarchical macro/femto-cell networks, it is necessary to avoid macro → femto cell handovers of temporary femtocell visitors who stay in the femtocell for a relatively short time. In this paper, we propose a smart handover decision algorithm exploitin...

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Main Authors: Byungjin Jeong, Seungjae Shin, Ingook Jang, Nak Woon Sung, Hyunsoo Yoon
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithm design and analysis
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Macrocell networks
Prediction algorithms
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Ultrafast electronics
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Summary:To reduce the number of unnecessary handover in hierarchical macro/femto-cell networks, it is necessary to avoid macro → femto cell handovers of temporary femtocell visitors who stay in the femtocell for a relatively short time. In this paper, we propose a smart handover decision algorithm exploiting future mobility pattern prediction scheme to prevent macro → femto cell handovers of such temporary femtocell visitors. Our simulation result shows that the proposed algorithm effectively reduces the number of unnecessary handovers.
ISSN:1090-3038
2577-2465
DOI:10.1109/VETECF.2011.6093060