A prioritization method for handover algorithm in IPDC over DVB-H System

DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting for Handheld) is a standard that was developed to enable broadcast distribution of multimedia services such as MobileTV to the handhelds. The DVB-H standard was further enhanced by IPDC over DVB-H standard which defined complete end- to-end DVB-H system and hence maximized the interoperability between networks and terminals. Even though standards enable complete solutions for implementation, there are several different ways to realize the actual terminal implementation. One of the key features within DVB-H and IPDC over DVB-H standards is to ensure the reception of services when terminal switches the point of reception, i.e. performs handover. The latter has been a topic of research for a quite some time and several different approaches have been provided. This paper introduces another element for the handover and particularly for the implementation of handover algorithm. A prioritization method for handover algorithm in IPDC over DVB-H system is presented.