In HetNets(Heterogeneous Networks),each network is allocated with xed spectrum resource and provides service to its assigned users using speci c RAT(Radio Access Technology).Due to the high dynamics of load distributi...In HetNets(Heterogeneous Networks),each network is allocated with xed spectrum resource and provides service to its assigned users using speci c RAT(Radio Access Technology).Due to the high dynamics of load distribution among di erent networks,simply optimizing the performance of individual network can hardly meet the demands from the dramatically increasing access devices,the consequent upsurge of data trac,and dynamic user QoE(Quality-of-Experience).The deployment of smart networks,which are supported by SRA(Smart Resource Allocation)among di erent networks and CUA(Cognitive User Access)among di erent users,is deemed a promising solution to these challenges.In this paper,we propose a frame-work to transform HetNets to smart networks by leveraging WBD(Wireless Big Data),CR(Cognitive Radio)and NFV(Network Function Virtualization)techniques.CR and NFV support resource slicing in spectrum,physical layers,and network layers,while WBD is used to design intelligent mechanisms for resource mapping and trac prediction through powerful AI(Arti cial Intelligence)methods.We analyze the characteristics of WBD and review possible AI methods to be utilized in smart networks.In particular,the potential of WBD is revealed through high level view on SRA,which intelligently maps radio and network resources to each network for meeting the dynamic trac demand,as well as CUA,which allows mobile users to access the best available network with manageable cost,yet achieving target QoS(Quality-of-Service)or QoE.展开更多
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61571100,61631005).
文摘In HetNets(Heterogeneous Networks),each network is allocated with xed spectrum resource and provides service to its assigned users using speci c RAT(Radio Access Technology).Due to the high dynamics of load distribution among di erent networks,simply optimizing the performance of individual network can hardly meet the demands from the dramatically increasing access devices,the consequent upsurge of data trac,and dynamic user QoE(Quality-of-Experience).The deployment of smart networks,which are supported by SRA(Smart Resource Allocation)among di erent networks and CUA(Cognitive User Access)among di erent users,is deemed a promising solution to these challenges.In this paper,we propose a frame-work to transform HetNets to smart networks by leveraging WBD(Wireless Big Data),CR(Cognitive Radio)and NFV(Network Function Virtualization)techniques.CR and NFV support resource slicing in spectrum,physical layers,and network layers,while WBD is used to design intelligent mechanisms for resource mapping and trac prediction through powerful AI(Arti cial Intelligence)methods.We analyze the characteristics of WBD and review possible AI methods to be utilized in smart networks.In particular,the potential of WBD is revealed through high level view on SRA,which intelligently maps radio and network resources to each network for meeting the dynamic trac demand,as well as CUA,which allows mobile users to access the best available network with manageable cost,yet achieving target QoS(Quality-of-Service)or QoE.
