Hasanein Hasan, J. Cosmas, Z. Zaharis, P. Lazaridis, Sinan A. Khwandah
{"title":"Creating and managing dynamic MPLS tunnel by using SDN notion","authors":"Hasanein Hasan, J. Cosmas, Z. Zaharis, P. Lazaridis, Sinan A. Khwandah","doi":"10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551923","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551923","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this research is using the notion of Software Defined Network (SDN) in creating and managing a Dynamic Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) tunnel in Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) network. The created tunnel has higher flexibility in terms of allocated path hops and reserved bandwidth. The path of the tunnel can be changed dynamically according to the present requirements of the network as well as its reserved bandwidth which can be changed according to the applied flow data rate. This provides faster path restoration and allows better utilization to the network resources. Moreover, it improves traffic engineering and achieves better Quality of Service (QoS) which results in more reliable network.","PeriodicalId":208224,"journal":{"name":"2016 International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129635063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Chrysikos, P. Galiotos, S. Kotsopoulos, T. Dagiuklas
{"title":"Techno-economic analysis for the deployment of PPDR services over 4G/4G+ networks","authors":"T. Chrysikos, P. Galiotos, S. Kotsopoulos, T. Dagiuklas","doi":"10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551937","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551937","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a techno-economic study and sensitivity analysis for the deployment of PPDR services over next-generation networks. More specifically, the deployment of a core LTE network is investigated for providing PPDR services over 700 MHz for an urban scenario with severe shadow fading conditions. The service limits for user and bandwidth congestion for this network are examined and a backhaul solution at the microwave band is proposed via small cells. Techno-economic parameters are taken into consideration and both basic sensitivity analysis and multivariate simulations are presented to establish the robustness of network performance for certain channel and user conditions.","PeriodicalId":208224,"journal":{"name":"2016 International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU)","volume":"104 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128616661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Prokopios M. Bormpantonakis, D. Stratakis, G. Mastorakis, C. Skeberis, C. Mavromoustakis, P. Bechet
{"title":"Exposure EMF measurements with spectrum analyzers using free and open source software","authors":"Prokopios M. Bormpantonakis, D. Stratakis, G. Mastorakis, C. Skeberis, C. Mavromoustakis, P. Bechet","doi":"10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551913","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551913","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a dedicated Software that was developed using Free and Open Source tools for the automation of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) exposure measurements with Spectrum Analyzers (SAs). This software is used for controlling measurement instrumentation, receiving, storing, processing and analyzing EMF measurement date, while offering a friendly user interface with many options. For the evaluation of the measurement results, all required protocols have been taken into account in order to be consistent with national (Greek Legislation) as well as other international recommendations and standards. The software runs under Ubuntu 14.04 LTS operating system and was developed in Python 3.4 programming language. Remote control and communication with the SAs is achieved with Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) and with the use of National Instruments Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (NI-VISA) in combination with Python Visa (PyVISA).","PeriodicalId":208224,"journal":{"name":"2016 International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU)","volume":"94 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126250913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel routing protocol for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks with selfish and altruistic nodes","authors":"Dimitra G. Kampitaki, A. Economides","doi":"10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551935","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551935","url":null,"abstract":"Selfish behavior may be observed in a Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET) due to restricted resources. Unlike the past research which aimed to suppress that kind of behavior and isolate selfish nodes, we propose a scheme which exploits selfish behavior to improve the routing protocol's performance. We introduce an altruism coefficient which represents each node's overall satisfaction from the network services and while increased, it decreases selfish behavior. We then apply our scheme to an existing routing protocol and evaluate its performance. We show by simulation, that when selfish nodes exist in the network, our scheme improves the performance of the routing protocol.","PeriodicalId":208224,"journal":{"name":"2016 International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU)","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130762887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michail Karavolos, Vasileios I. Tatsis, Drakatos Panagiotis, Chondrompilas Georgios, Nikolaos Nomikos, D. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas, C. Skianis
{"title":"A load and channel aware dynamic point selection algorithm for LTE-A CoMP networks","authors":"Michail Karavolos, Vasileios I. Tatsis, Drakatos Panagiotis, Chondrompilas Georgios, Nikolaos Nomikos, D. Skoutas, D. Vouyioukas, C. Skianis","doi":"10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551928","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, in order to exploit the benefits of the Coordinated MultiPoint Dynamic Point Selection technique (CoMP/DPS), we propose a LOad and CHannel aware (LOCH) DPS algorithm that avoids unnecessary Base Station (BS) switching and, therefore, it significantly reduces the ping-pong effect. The performance of the proposed scheme is evaluated via simulations and comparisons with another state-of-the-art DPS selection scheme, in terms of UE transitions between Transmission Points (TPs) and throughput. The results show that LOCH achieves significantly less transitions, while having the same or better throughput performance. Thus, the current work can be the base for other future works that will aim to the reduction of the CoMP signaling load, as well as to the reduction of the CoMP traffic load at the backhaul network.","PeriodicalId":208224,"journal":{"name":"2016 International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU)","volume":"116 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130941390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exergames for Parkinson's Disease patients: The balloon goon game","authors":"Ioannis Pachoulakis, Nikolaos Papadopoulos","doi":"10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551908","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551908","url":null,"abstract":"Parkinson's Disease patients attending traditional long-term rehabilitation programs may lose interest and eventually drop out, as a direct result of the repeatability of the prescribed exercises. Technology-supported opportunities in the form of character-based, virtual reality exercise games (called “exergames”) can engage players to train in a non-linear fashion by providing an experience which varies from one game loop the next. The present work reports on a Kinect-based Unity3D exergame tailored to PD patients with mild to moderate symptoms which can be used in both clinical and home settings. The game supports a collection of gestures drawn from existing PD-specific training programs which advocate big and purposeful movements, intended to improve postural stability and reflexes as well as increase the overall mobility of upper and lower limbs. When a patient's movements “match” a programmed gesture, a 3D cartoon avatar responds accordingly. Finally, in-game decision-making purports to improve the patient's cognitive reaction.","PeriodicalId":208224,"journal":{"name":"2016 International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU)","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116074699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Vartholomeos, N. Katevas, A. Papadakis, L. Sarakis
{"title":"Design of motion-tracking device for intuitive and safe human-robot physical interaction","authors":"P. Vartholomeos, N. Katevas, A. Papadakis, L. Sarakis","doi":"10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551933","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551933","url":null,"abstract":"During the last decade there is an ever increasing interest for human-robot and, in general, user-machine interaction schemes of low-complexity and high-accuracy. In this context, intuitive and user-friendly interfaces based on hand gestures and movements are particular important for everyday users (especially older ones) of service robotics applications. In this paper, we explore the use of Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) in a versatile movement sensing device that can be used by an elderly person to tele-manipulate a robot arm that helps him/her to complete bathing tasks. We present tele-manipulation system requirements taking into account the required accuracy in motion tracking and the need to address the limited physical abilities of the targeted user. We also discuss the integration of the tele-manipulation component into the envisaged service robotics environment and present an approach for its realization. Preliminary results assessing the performance of the proposed motion tracking system are also presented.","PeriodicalId":208224,"journal":{"name":"2016 International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU)","volume":"69 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122399681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Objective perceptual quality assesment and depth perception of 3D media","authors":"Chulhee Lee, J. Ok, S. Youn, G. Seo","doi":"10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551929","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551929","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we investigate the applicability of existing objective perceptual video quality measurement methods, which were developed for 2D video, to measure the perceptual quality of 3D video programs. We tested two methods: a reduced-reference HDTV model (ITU-T Rec. J.342) and a hybrid NR method (ITU-T Rec. J.343). As more mobile devices support autostereoscopic displays, crosstalk emerges as an important issue. We also investigate the effects of crosstalk on depth perception. Experimental results show promising performance and it appears that 2D video quality measurement methods can be used for 3D contents with potential improvements by taking into account 3D characteristics.","PeriodicalId":208224,"journal":{"name":"2016 International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU)","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126692153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chengqi Xu, J. Cosmas, Yue Zhang, P. Lazaridis, G. Araniti, Z. Zaharis
{"title":"3D MIMO radio channel modeling of a weighted linear array system of antennas for 5G cellular systems","authors":"Chengqi Xu, J. Cosmas, Yue Zhang, P. Lazaridis, G. Araniti, Z. Zaharis","doi":"10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551912","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551912","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a methodology for parameterizing an antenna array for 5G cellular networks using a K-Mean genetic algorithm to identify a cluster of user terminals for SDMA (Space Division Multiple Access) and three modified propagation models (Hata, Cost 231 Hata and Stanford University Interim (SUI)) to determine SINR. The simulation results will show the design can derive the SINR for three different systems operating in different frequencies in two dimensions. This research lays the foundation to determine the optimal cluster size, LTE frame size to provide maximum transmission efficiency and SINR for user terminals in 3D MIMO networks system.","PeriodicalId":208224,"journal":{"name":"2016 International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU)","volume":"275 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115942285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improved FWM model for coherent optical OFDM systems taking into account dispersion compensation","authors":"D. Uzunidis, C. Matrakidis, A. Stavdas","doi":"10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551921","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMU.2016.7551921","url":null,"abstract":"A simplified closed-form expression for the Four Wave Mixing crosstalk is derived. Four Wave Mixing is one of the main sources of performance degradation in coherent optical OFDM systems. This expression is in very good agreement with the exact model over a wide range of system parameters outperforming the previously published model. This model is both simple and at the same time a reliable tool that can be used to calculate the performance of systems employing CO-OFDM and/or can be also used as an integral part of physical layer aware algorithms. Furthermore, unlike the previously published model, this model is also expanded in systems employing DCF for dispersion compensation.","PeriodicalId":208224,"journal":{"name":"2016 International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia (TEMU)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131863669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}