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Abstract
In the multi-access edge computing (MEC), task offloading through device-to-device (D2D) communication can improve the performance of edge computing by utilizing the computational resources of nearby mobile devices (MDs). However, adapting to the time-varying wireless environment and efficiently and quickly allocating tasks to MEC and other MDs to minimize the energy consumption of MDs is a challenge. First, we constructed a multi-device collaborative task offloading framework, modeling the collaborative task offloading decision problem as a graph state transition problem and utilizing a graph neural network (GNN) to fully explore the potential relationships between MDs and MEC. Then, we proposed a collaborative task offloading algorithm based on graph reinforcement learning and introduced a penalty mechanism that imposes penalties when the tasks of MDs exceed their deadlines. Simulation results show that, compared with other benchmark algorithms, this algorithm reduces energy consumption by approximately 20%, achieves higher task completion rates, and provides a more balanced load distribution.
期刊介绍:
The Ad Hoc Networks is an international and archival journal providing a publication vehicle for complete coverage of all topics of interest to those involved in ad hoc and sensor networking areas. The Ad Hoc Networks considers original, high quality and unpublished contributions addressing all aspects of ad hoc and sensor networks. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Mobile and Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
Sensor Networks
Wireless Local and Personal Area Networks
Home Networks
Ad Hoc Networks of Autonomous Intelligent Systems
Novel Architectures for Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks
Self-organizing Network Architectures and Protocols
Transport Layer Protocols
Routing protocols (unicast, multicast, geocast, etc.)
Media Access Control Techniques
Error Control Schemes
Power-Aware, Low-Power and Energy-Efficient Designs
Synchronization and Scheduling Issues
Mobility Management
Mobility-Tolerant Communication Protocols
Location Tracking and Location-based Services
Resource and Information Management
Security and Fault-Tolerance Issues
Hardware and Software Platforms, Systems, and Testbeds
Experimental and Prototype Results
Quality-of-Service Issues
Cross-Layer Interactions
Scalability Issues
Performance Analysis and Simulation of Protocols.