To develop an energy-efficient cooperative multimedia content delivery framework for Beyond 5G networks that optimizes latency, resource utilization, and energy consumption while ensuring reliable Ultra-HD multimedia streaming.
₹ 14,59,000/-
SERB
This project focuses on the development and prototype implementation of an energy-efficient cooperative multimedia content delivery framework for Beyond 5G networks. The work aims to optimize content delivery performance through intelligent server selection, reduced latency, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) for Ultra-HD multimedia streaming.
This research project aims to design and implement an advanced cooperative content delivery framework for Beyond 5G wireless networks. With the increasing demand for Ultra-HD multimedia content and real-time applications, conventional centralized delivery systems face challenges related to latency, energy efficiency, and network scalability.
To address these challenges, the project developed a real-time experimental 5G testbed using the OpenAirInterface (OAI) software platform and USRP B210 Software Defined Radio (SDR) hardware. A fully operational 5G Core Network and Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure was deployed using containerized services and Docker-based orchestration.
The framework introduces an Erasure-Coded Multi-Source Streaming (EMS) mechanism, where Ultra-HD multimedia content is segmented and distributed across multiple video servers. Instead of relying on a single source, users retrieve coded blocks simultaneously from multiple distributed servers, significantly improving reliability, throughput, and fault tolerance.
To further optimize network efficiency, the project integrates a cooperative game theory-based server selection mechanism using the Shapley Value approach. This method dynamically selects servers based on latency, energy consumption, and Quality of Service (QoS) parameters, enabling intelligent coalition formation and fair resource utilization.
Experimental evaluation demonstrated improved energy-latency trade-offs, efficient resource utilization, lower transmission delay, and reliable multimedia delivery compared to traditional server selection approaches. The research outcomes contributed toward advanced cooperative networking solutions for next-generation Beyond 5G communication systems.
