Yicheng Lin

Bio: Yicheng Lin is an academic researcher from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. The author has contributed to research in topics: Relay & Subcarrier. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 9 publications receiving 93 citations.

Interference coordination for OFDM-based multihop LTE-advanced networks

Abstract: Recently there has been an upsurge of interests in the multihop infrastructures for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing-based cellular networks in both academia and industry. In this article, we first present an overview of the interference coordination strategies in OFDM-based multihop cellular networks. Then, based on the framework of third-generation LTE-Advanced networks with multihop relaying, several typical static or semi-static interference coordination schemes are proposed to improve the coverage and increase the cell edge data rate. By applying these schemes, the radio resources can be reused with certain limitations on either the frequency or time domain, or even both of them. Dynamic system-level simulations are also carried out to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed interference coordination schemes.

Spatial Multi-User Pairing for Uplink Virtual-MIMO Systems with Linear Receiver

Abstract: This paper investigates the spatial resource allocation algorithms for the uplink Virtual-MIMO (Multiple Input and Multiple Output) systems, where K client users (each with one or multiple antennas) are served by one multiple-antenna BS (Base Station). To fully exploit the spatial multi-user diversity gain, the finding of the optimal spatial co-channel users is discussed, which is formulated as a mixed binary integer programming problem. Based on the property of hermitian matrix, simulated annealing is used to recursively find the suboptimal spatial co-channel user group. By simulation results, our proposed strategy has almost the same system throughput performance as the optimal greedy algorithm, and can maintain lower computation complexity.

Quality-of-service performance bounds in wireless multi-hop relaying networks

Abstract: The theoretical analysis on quality-of-service (QoS) performances is required to provide the guides for the developments of the next-generation wireless networks. As a good analysis tool, the probabilistic network calculus with moment generating functions (MGFs) recently can be used for delay and backlog performance measures in wireless networks. Different from the existed studies which mostly focused on the single-hop networks with single-user under a two state Markov channel model, this study develops an analytical framework for wireless multi-hop relaying networks under the finite-state Markov channel by using probabilistic network calculus with MGFs. By using the concatenation character of network calculus, the authors regard a two-hop wireless relaying channel as a single server equivalently, which consisting of two dynamic servers in series. When the single-user model is straightforwardly extended and applied in multi-user scenarios, the state space of service process is increased exponentially with the number of users, which is only applicable in case of very small user number. Then, in order to avoid the limitation of user number, the authors propose to reflect the multi-user effects by using the equivalent data rate of the modified service process, whose transition and stationary probabilities are kept unchanged with those in single-user scenarios. Next, delay and backlog bounds of multi-hop wireless relaying networks are derived with the proposed analytical framework. Simulation results show that analytical bounds match simulation results, whose accuracy depends on the required violation probability. The effectiveness of the relaying techniques in improving the performances is also demonstrated.

Method and system for data carrying in relay system

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for data carrying in a relay system, which comprises the following steps that: access points, each two of which have an interference value smaller than a threshold value, in adjacent cells in the relay system are classified into the same access point group; time frequency resources are allocated to access point groups; and access points in the same access group use the allocated same time frequency resource to carry respective data. The method greatly improves the effectiveness of system resources and increases system spectrum efficiency. The invention also discloses a system for data carrying in the relay system.

Resource Allocation Optimization for OFDM-Based Amplify-And-Forward Multi-Relay System

Abstract: A two-hop relaying system where a source communicates with its destination through multiple relay nodes is studied for capacity maximization. Amplify-and-forward (AF) relaying is adopted for its simplicity. Taking the independent channel transfer function of different subcarriers and links into consideration, we formulate a resource allocation optimization problem for joint subcarrier assignment, subcarrier matching and power allocation of the two-hop transmission. A heuristic suboptimal algorithm which decomposes the joint problem is proposed. First, equal power allocation is assumed in a partial-update manner to help assigning subcarriers to each relay for matching; then optimal power allocation is achieved by joint waterfilling of source and relays under separate power constraints to further increase system capacity. Numerical results show that the proposed algorithm has a near-optimal performance.

Heterogeneous Vehicular Networking: A Survey on Architecture, Challenges, and Solutions

Abstract: With the rapid development of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), vehicular communication networks have been widely studied in recent years. Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) can provide efficient real-time information exchange among vehicles without the need of pervasive roadside communication infrastructure. Although mobile cellular networks are capable of providing wide coverage for vehicular users, the requirements of services that require stringent real-time safety cannot always be guaranteed by cellular networks. Therefore, the Heterogeneous Vehicular NETwork (HetVNET), which integrates cellular networks with DSRC, is a potential solution for meeting the communication requirements of the ITS. Although there are a plethora of reported studies on either DSRC or cellular networks, joint research of these two areas is still at its infancy. This paper provides a comprehensive survey on recent wireless networks techniques applied to HetVNETs. Firstly, the requirements and use cases of safety and non-safety services are summarized and compared. Consequently, a HetVNET framework that utilizes a variety of wireless networking techniques is presented, followed by the descriptions of various applications for some typical scenarios. Building such HetVNETs requires a deep understanding of heterogeneity and its associated challenges. Thus, major challenges and solutions that are related to both the Medium Access Control (MAC) and network layers in HetVNETs are studied and discussed in detail. Finally, we outline open issues that help to identify new research directions in HetVNETs.

Mobility Management for Femtocells in LTE-Advanced: Key Aspects and Survey of Handover Decision Algorithms

Abstract: Support of femtocells is an integral part of the Long Term Evolution - Advanced (LTE-A) system and a key enabler for its wide adoption in a broad scale. Femtocells are short-range, low-power and low-cost cellular stations which are installed by the consumers in an unplanned manner. Even though current literature includes various studies towards understanding the main challenges of interference management in the presence of femtocells, little light has been shed on the open issues of mobility management (MM) in the two-tier macrocell-femtocell network. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive discussion on the key aspects and research challenges of MM support in the presence of femtocells, with the emphasis given on the phases of a) cell identification, b) access control, c) cell search, d) cell selection/reselection, e) handover (HO) decision, and f) HO execution. A detailed overview of the respective MM procedures in the LTE-A system is also provided to better comprehend the solutions and open issues posed in real-life systems. Based on the discussion for the HO decision phase, we subsequently survey and classify existing HO decision algorithms for the two-tier macrocell-femtocell network, depending on the primary HO decision criterion used. For each class, we overview up to three representative algorithms and provide detailed flowcharts to describe their fundamental operation. A comparative summary of the main decision parameters and key features of selected HO decision algorithms concludes this work, providing insights for future algorithmic design and standardization activities.

Recent Advances in Radio Resource Management for Heterogeneous LTE/LTE-A Networks

Abstract: As heterogeneous networks (HetNets) emerge as one of the most promising developments toward realizing the target specifications of Long Term Evolution (LTE) and LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) networks, radio resource management (RRM) research for such networks has, in recent times, been intensively pursued Clearly, recent research mainly concentrates on the aspect of interference mitigation Other RRM aspects, such as radio resource utilization, fairness, complexity, and QoS, have not been given much attention In this paper, we aim to provide an overview of the key challenges arising from HetNets and highlight their importance Subsequently, we present a comprehensive survey of the RRM schemes that have been studied in recent years for LTE/LTE-A HetNets, with a particular focus on those for femtocells and relay nodes Furthermore, we classify these RRM schemes according to their underlying approaches In addition, these RRM schemes are qualitatively analyzed and compared to each other We also identify a number of potential research directions for future RRM development Finally, we discuss the lack of current RRM research and the importance of multi-objective RRM studies

Challenges on wireless heterogeneous networks for mobile cloud computing

Abstract: Mobile cloud computing (MCC) is an appealing paradigm enabling users to enjoy the vast computation power and abundant network services ubiquitously with the support of remote cloud. However, the wireless networks and mobile devices have to face many challenges due to the limited radio resources, battery power and communications capabilities, which may significantly impede the improvement of service qualities. Heterogeneous Network (HetNet), which has multiple types of low power radio access nodes in addition to the traditional macrocell nodes in a wireless network, is widely accepted as a promising way to satisfy the unrelenting traffic demand. In this article, we first introduce the framework of HetNet for MCC, identifying the main functional blocks. Then, the current state of the art techniques for each functional block are briefly surveyed, and the challenges for supporting MCC applications in HetNet under our proposed framework are discussed. We also envision the future for MCC in HetNet before drawing the conclusion.

On the Evolution of Multi-Cell Scheduling in 3GPP LTE / LTE-A

Abstract: This paper provides a holistic overview of multi-cell scheduling strategies in emerging wireless systems. Towards this objective, the evolution of interference management techniques is thoroughly investigated from simple inter-cell interference coordination (ICIC) techniques towards more advanced coordinated multipoint transmissions (CoMP), while comparing and contrasting their common features and differences. Finally CoMP is explored in detail as an advanced and challenging mechanism to fully cooperate between adjacent cells in order to have an efficient resource allocation and inter-cell interference mitigation in multi-cell environments.