Layered video resource allocation in mobile WiMAX using opportunistic multicasting

Chih Wei Huang, Po Han Wu, Shiang Jiun Lin, Jenq Neng Hwang

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Abstract

We propose a resource allocation algorithm that provides enhanced QoS and efficiency for layered video multicast over Mobile WiMAX. The application is characterized by groups of users acquiring popular video programs over a fading channel. To accommodate various bandwidth requirements and adaptive perceptual quality to different users, video streams are coded into base and enhancement layers using scalable video coding technology. Correspondingly, the optimization problems, which assign the most appropriate modulation schemes to provide best video quality to as many users, can be formulated using opportunistic multicasting concept. We maximize the minimum effective throughput across all users for mandatory (base) layer delivery through adapting modulation and coding schemes. At the same time, optional (enhancement) layers are allocated to maximize total utility. Thus the basic video quality can be efficiently guaranteed to all subscribers while making most out of limited resources on enhancement information. We further present an FEC rate adaptation scheme to approach theoretical performance. Favorable performance of the proposed algorithms is demonstrated by simulations utilizing realistic Mobile WiMAX parameters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2009 - Proceedings
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2009 - Budapest, Hungary
Duration: 5 Apr 20098 Apr 2009

Publication series

NameIEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC
ISSN (Print)1525-3511

Conference

Conference2009 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2009
Country/TerritoryHungary
CityBudapest
Period5/04/098/04/09

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