Energy-saving set-top box enhancement in BitTorrent networks

BitTorrent is a leading P2P network system for downloading contents. This trend moves the energy use out of the data center and into the homes of content consumers who are also then content distributors. BitTorrent clients must be fully powered-on at all times so that they are part of the swarm. Energy saving mode of the BitTorrent protocol is a critical issue, whether the goal is to reduce energy consumption of consumers or make your data center´s room green. In this paper, we explore how the BitTorrent protocol can be changed so that BitTorrent-based IPTV set-top box can hibernate.