Handover in DVB-H (eBook)

Preface 7
Contents 11
1 Introduction 15
1.1 Telecommunication and Broadcast 15
1.2 Handover in DVB-H 17
1.3 Handover in Converged Networks 17
1.4 Handover in Hybrid Broadcast Networks 19
1.5 Passive Handover and Active Handover in DVB-H 19
1.6 Soft Handover in DVB-H 21
1.7 Technical Features of DVB-H 21
1.8 DVB-H System Components 31
1.9 Book Structure 33
Problems 34
2 Motivation and Approaches 35
2.1 Motivation 35
2.2 Approaches 40
2.3 Designing a Better Handover Algorithm for DVB-H 45
Problems 46
3 Survey of Handover Research in DVB-H 49
3.1 Instantaneous RSSI Based Handover 49
3.2 SNR Based Handover 52
3.3 CDT Based Handover 52
3.4 Repeater Aided Handover 53
3.5 Fast Scattered Pilot Synchronization Based Handover 53
3.6 Phase Shifting Based Handover 56
3.7 Handover in Converged Networks 56
3.8 Handover Proposed By DVB Project 57
3.9 Research Projects Related to DVB-H Handover 57
3.10 Conclusion 58
Problems 58
4 DVB-H Signalling Information 59
4.1 Introduction 59
4.2 PSI/SI Tables 59
4.3 TPS Information 62
4.4 Electronic Service Guide 63
4.5 Electronic Program Guide 64
4.6 Analysis of DVB-H Signalling 64
4.7 Conclusions 64
Problems 64
5 Electronic Service Guide 65
5.1 Introduction 65
5.2 IPDC ESG 65
5.3 OMA BCAST ESG 68
5.4 OMA BCAST BMCO Pro.le 71
5.5 ESG Sharing 72
5.6 Comparison between DVB IPDC ESG and OMA BCAST ESG 73
5.7 Conclusions 74
Problems 75
6 Handover Algorithm for a Dedicated DVB- H Network 77
6.1 Introduction 77
6.2 Handover Decision-making Algorithms 79
6.3 Comparison of Di.erent Handover Decision-making Algorithms 86
6.4 Hybrid Handover Decision-making Algorithm 86
6.5 Conclusions 88
Problems 88
7 Post Processing of SNR Based Handover 89
7.1 Introduction 89
7.2 Description of the Algorithm 89
7.3 Simulation and Analysis 91
7.4 Conclusion 93
Problems 94
8 Repeater Aided Soft Handover 95
8.1 Introduction 95
8.2 DVB-H Signalling For RA Handover 96
8.3 RA handover Algorithm 97
8.4 Simulation Model and Analysis 100
8.5 Conclusions 106
Problems 108
9 Repeater Aided Soft Handover Probability 109
9.1 Network Topology for Handover probability 110
9.2 Mathematical Model for Reduced Power Consumption 113
9.3 Conclusions 117
Problems 117
10 Handover Algorithm for Converged Networks 119
10.1 Introduction 119
10.2 Research Background 121
10.3 Converged Network Overview 122
10.4 Handover Between UMTS and DVB-H 124
10.5 Stochastic Tree Model and Analysis 133
10.6 Conclusions 144
Problems 144
11 Handover Algorithm for Hybrid Broadcast Networks 145
11.1 Introduction 145
11.2 Hybrid Broadcast Network Overview 147
11.3 Vertical Handover in the Hybrid Broadcast Networks 148
11.4 Open Issues 152
11.5 Conclusions 152
Problems 153
12 Conclusions and Future Work 155
12.1 Conclusions 155
12.2 Current and Future Research Work 157
Problems 160
Solutions 161
Problems of Chapter 1 161
Problems of Chapter 2 162
Problems of Chapter 3 164
Problems of Chapter 4 165
Problems of Chapter 5 165
Problems of Chapter 6 168
Problems of Chapter 7 168
Problems of Chapter 8 169
Problems of Chapter 9 170
Problems of Chapter 10 170
Problems of Chapter 11 171
Problems of Chapter 12 172
References 173
Index 181