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Vertical handover decision algorithm that is based on user preferences and coupled with Media Independent Handover (MIH) local triggers have not been explored much in the literature. We have developed a comprehensive cross-layer solution, called Vertical Handover Decision (VHOD) approach, which consists of three parts viz. mechanism for collecting and storing user preferences, Vertical Handover Decision (VHOD) algorithm and the MIH Function (MIHF). MIHF triggers the VHOD algorithm which operates on user preferences to issue handover commands to mobility management protocol. VHOD algorithm is an MIH User and therefore needs to subscribe events and configure thresholds for receiving triggers from MIHF. In this regard, we have performed experiments in WLAN to suggest thresholds for Link Going Down trigger. We have also critically evaluated the handover decision process, proposed Just-in-time interface activation technique, compared our proposed approach with prominent user centric approaches and analyzed our approach from different aspects.
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Rehan, M., Yousaf, M., Qayyum, A., Malik, S. (2009). A Cross-Layer User Centric Vertical Handover Decision Approach Based on MIH Local Triggers. In: Wozniak, J., Konorski, J., Katulski, R., Pach, A.R. (eds) Wireless and Mobile Networking. WMNC 2009. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 308. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03841-9_32
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