Dynamic rate and FEC adaptation for video multicast in multi-rate wireless networks

Özgu Alayy, Caleb Liy, Anurag Raiz, Thanasis Korakisy, Yao Wangy, Shivendra Panwar

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Abstract

Video multicast over Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) faces many challenges due to varying channel conditions and limited bandwidth. A promising solution to this problem is the use of packet level Forward Error Correction (FEC) mechanisms. However, the adjustment of the FEC rate is not a trivial issue due to the dynamic wireless environment. This decision becomes more complicated if we consider the multi-rate capability of the existing wireless LAN technology. In this paper, we propose a novel method which dynamically adapts the transmission rate and FEC for video multicast over multirate wireless networks. In order to evaluate the system experimentally, we implemented a prototype using open source drivers and socket programming. Our experimental results show that the proposed system significantly improves the multicast system performance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2009 5th International Conference on Testbeds and Research Infrastructures for the Development of Networks and Communities and Workshops, TridentCom 2009
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 5th International Conference on Testbeds and Research Infrastructures for the Development of Networks and Communities and Workshops, TridentCom 2009 - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: Apr 6 2009Apr 8 2009

Publication series

Name2009 5th International Conference on Testbeds and Research Infrastructures for the Development of Networks and Communities and Workshops, TridentCom 2009

Other

Other2009 5th International Conference on Testbeds and Research Infrastructures for the Development of Networks and Communities and Workshops, TridentCom 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period4/6/094/8/09

Keywords

  • Forward error correction
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • Rate adaptation
  • Video multicast
  • Wireless networks

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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