Title :
An overview of IEEE 802.21: media-independent handover services
Author :
La Oliva, Antonio De ; Banchs, Albert ; Soto, Ignacio ; Melia, Telemaco ; Vidal, Albert
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Telematics, Univ. Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid
Abstract :
In recent years multitechnology-enabled terminals have become available. Such multimode terminals pose new challenges to mobility management. In order to address some of these challenges, the IEEE is currently working on a new specification on media-independent handover services (IEEE 802.21 MIH). The main aim of this specification is to improve user experience of mobile terminals by enabling handovers between heterogeneous technologies while optimizing session continuity. In this article we provide an overview of the current status of the IEEE 802.21 specification.
Keywords :
IEEE standards; telecommunication standards; telecommunication terminals; IEEE 802.21 specification; media-independent handover services; mobile terminals; Energy consumption; Energy management; Mobile radio mobility management; Protocols; Quality of service; Standards development; Throughput;
Journal_Title :
Wireless Communications, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MWC.2008.4599227
