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U. Abah, A. Aibinu, E. N. Onwuka, A. Onumanyi
2014
2014
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Abah, U., Aibinu, A., Onwuka, E. N., & Onumanyi, A. (2014). An Overview of Decision Techniques for Vertical Handoff Across Wireless Heterogeneous Networks.
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Abah, U., A. Aibinu, E. N. Onwuka, and A. Onumanyi. “An Overview of Decision Techniques for Vertical Handoff Across Wireless Heterogeneous Networks” (2014).
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@article{u2014a,
title = {An Overview of Decision Techniques for Vertical Handoff Across Wireless Heterogeneous Networks},
year = {2014},
author = {Abah, U. and Aibinu, A. and Onwuka, E. N. and Onumanyi, A.}
}
Abstract
Future wireless communication networks popularly known as beyond third generation (B3G) or Fourth generation (4G) networks will likely consist of heterogeneous wireless networks which will be IP -Centric based.These networks will offer a wide range of high data multimedia services to mobile users. To achieve this, Vertical Handoff (VHO) is considered as the method of realization and it is defined as the process by which users will seamlessly roam amongst theseheterogeneous networks while communicating. To realize VHO, effective and efficient algorithms for accurate VHO decision are of utmost importance and hence form an area of current research focus. In this regards, several efforts have been made and it is th e specific objective of this paper to provide an overview of efforts made thus far while discussing related VHO concepts. Specifically, handoff types, handoff process and classification of vertical handoff, metrics required, and existing works are presente d. We seek to provide a concise background for not just VHO decision algorithms but also for understanding the basic concept of VHO. Mini-review Article
