A Delay-Oriented Joint Optimization Approach for RIS-Assisted MEC-MIMO System

In the paper, we propose a joint optimization algorithm based on the block coordinate descent (JOABCD) algorithm for reflective intelligent surface (RIS) assisted MEC-MIMO systems. First, we define the delay minimization function for both single user with multi-antenna and multiple users with single-antenna scenarios. Since the optimization function is an NP-hard problem, we decompose it into two subproblems: computing setting and communication setting using the block coordinate descent (BCD) iterative algorithm. The subproblem of resource allocation is solved using a bisection method, while the subproblem of transmit power and phase shift matrix is solved alternately. The optimal simulation results show that the JOABCD algorithm can realize a lower time latency and a higher sum achievable rate compared with the existing methods.