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Efficient video content distribution in a heterogeneous network environment

Odysseus: 
2009

Most wired networks which deliver video content to residential users have a hierarchical architecture with the server as root and user homes a leaves. When multiple video streams are being delivered to the same destination (e.g. multiple individuals may be accessing different content), the network capacity may be exceeded and the quality of the video streams would be affected. In order to avoid this and maintain high user perceived quality, alternative distribution paths can be used, including using wireless networks – if available. The project will design, model (using Network Simulator – NS2) and test a solution for distributing video content in such a heterogeneous environment. The student will be working in a team with postgraduate researchers.

 

E. Kim, C. Lee, “An On-Demand TV Service Architecture for Networked Home Appliances”, IEEE Communications Magazine, December 2008, pp. 56-63
C. Xu; G.-M., Muntean, E. Fallon, A. Hanley, “A Balanced Tree-Based Strategy for Unstructured Media Distribution in P2P Networks”, IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2008
 

Demonstratable Outcome: 
Model for VOD distribution, simulation results and a technical paper.

 

Supervisors and Mentors: 
Dr. Gabriel-Miro Muntean
Dr. Cristina Muntean
Arghir Moldovan
Ramona Trestian
Required Equipment: 

PC and access to a server on which to run simulations

Host: 
DCU