On modeling channel selection in LTE-U as a repeated game

J. Perez-Romero, O. Sallent, H. Ahmadi, I. Macaluso

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Abstract

This paper addresses the channel selection problem for Long Term Evolution Unlicensed (LTE-U). Channel selection is a frequency-domain mechanism that facilitates the coexistence of multiple networks sharing the unlicensed band. In particular, the paper considers a fully distributed approach where each small cell autonomously selects the channel to set-up an LTE-U carrier. The problem is modeled using a non-cooperative repeated game and the Iterative Trial and Error Learning-Best Action (ITEL-BA) learning algorithm is used to drive convergence towards a Nash Equilibrium. The proposed approach is evaluated by means of simulations in different situations analyzing both the throughput performance and the convergence behavior.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2016
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Electronic)9781467398145
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Sept 2016
Event2016 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2016 - Doha, Qatar
Duration: 3 Apr 20167 Apr 2016

Publication series

NameIEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC
Volume2016-September
ISSN (Print)1525-3511

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2016
Country/TerritoryQatar
CityDoha
Period3/04/167/04/16

Keywords

  • Channel Selection
  • Game Theory
  • LTE-U
  • Unlicensed bands

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