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A Multi-Game Framework for Harmonized LTE-U and WiFi Coexistence over Unlicensed Bands
The introduction of LTE over unlicensed bands (LTE-U) will enable LTE base
stations (BSs) to boost their capacity and offload their traffic by exploiting
the underused unlicensed bands. However, to reap the benefits of LTE-U, it is
necessary to address various new challenges associated with LTE-U and WiFi
coexistence. In particular, new resource management techniques must be
developed to optimize the usage of the network resources while handling the
interdependence between WiFi and LTE users and ensuring that WiFi users are not
jeopardized. To this end, in this paper, a new game theoretic tool, dubbed as
\emph{multi-game} framework is proposed as a promising approach for modeling
resource allocation problems in LTE-U. In such a framework, multiple,
co-existing and coupled games across heterogeneous channels can be formulated
to capture the specific characteristics of LTE-U. Such games can be of
different properties and types but their outcomes are largely interdependent.
After introducing the basics of the multi-game framework, two classes of
algorithms are outlined to achieve the new solution concepts of multi-games.
Simulation results are then conducted to show how such a multi-game can
effectively capture the specific properties of LTE-U and make of it a
"friendly" neighbor to WiFi.Comment: Accepted for publication at IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine,
Special Issue on LTE in Unlicensed Spectru
LTE and Wi-Fi Coexistence in Unlicensed Spectrum with Application to Smart Grid: A Review
Long Term Evolution (LTE) is expanding its utilization in unlicensed band by
deploying LTE Unlicensed (LTEU) and Licensed Assisted Access LTE (LTE-LAA)
technology. Smart Grid can take the advantages of unlicensed bands for
achieving two-way communication between smart meters and utility data centers
by using LTE-U/LTE-LAA. However, both schemes must co-exist with the incumbent
Wi-Fi system. In this paper, several co-existence schemes of Wi-Fi and LTE
technology is comprehensively reviewed. The challenges of deploying LTE and
Wi-Fi in the same band are clearly addressed based on the papers reviewed.
Solution procedures and techniques to resolve the challenging issues are
discussed in a short manner. The performance of various network architectures
such as listenbefore- talk (LBT) based LTE, carrier sense multiple access with
collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) based Wi-Fi is briefly compared. Finally, an
attempt is made to implement these proposed LTEWi- Fi models in smart grid
technology.Comment: submitted in 2018 IEEE PES T&
Ruin Theory for Dynamic Spectrum Allocation in LTE-U Networks
LTE in the unlicensed band (LTE-U) is a promising solution to overcome the
scarcity of the wireless spectrum. However, to reap the benefits of LTE-U, it
is essential to maintain its effective coexistence with WiFi systems. Such a
coexistence, hence, constitutes a major challenge for LTE-U deployment. In this
paper, the problem of unlicensed spectrum sharing among WiFi and LTE-U system
is studied. In particular, a fair time sharing model based on \emph{ruin
theory} is proposed to share redundant spectral resources from the unlicensed
band with LTE-U without jeopardizing the performance of the WiFi system.
Fairness among both WiFi and LTE-U is maintained by applying the concept of the
probability of ruin. In particular, the probability of ruin is used to perform
efficient duty-cycle allocation in LTE-U, so as to provide fairness to the WiFi
system and maintain certain WiFi performance. Simulation results show that the
proposed ruin-based algorithm provides better fairness to the WiFi system as
compared to equal duty-cycle sharing among WiFi and LTE-U.Comment: Accepted in IEEE Communications Letters (09-Dec 2018
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