Error-resilient decoding of context-based adaptive binary arithmetic codes

This paper addresses the problem of error-resilient decoding of bitstreams produced by the CABAC (context-based adaptive binary arithmetic coding) algorithm used in the H.264 video coding standard. The paper describes a maximum a posteriori (MAP) estimation algorithm improving the CABAC decoding performances in the presence of transmission errors. Methods improving the re-synchronization and error detection capabilities of the decoder are then described. A variant of the CABAC algorithm supporting error detection based on a forbidden interval is presented. The performances of the decoding algorithm are first assessed with theoretical sources and by considering different binarization codes. They are compared against those obtained with Exp-Golomb codes and with a transmission chain making use of an error-correcting code. The approach has been integrated in an H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video coder and decoder. The PSNR gains obtained are discussed.     

Mobile information services enabled by mobile publishing (MIS-MP)

Mobile users and devices want to discover and share a growing range of information as the processing and storage capabilities of mobile devices grow. For example, users want to discover nearby networks, and location-based or time-sensitive user information contents. A mobile device may want to discover neighboring networks and the parameters required to access these networks so that it can intelligently decide which networks to use next, and use its existing network connection to authenticate with selected neighboring networks before it moves into the coverage areas of the selected networks. This can significantly reduce handoff delays. Existing service discovery frameworks are not effective for such neighboring network discovery or for discovering dynamic, location- or time-sensitive user information contents. This paper describes and evaluates a new approach—Mobile Information Services enabled by Mobile Publishing (MIS-MP)—for real time collection, discovery, and sharing of network and user information. With MIS-MP, mobiles take full advantage of the wealth of information they can accumulate during their routine mobility and use of networks to help each other to discover the information they want when and where they want it. This is accomplished by mobiles publishing the information they collect about the networks they visited, and the user information contents they learned or used, to make the information available to other mobiles. This paper presents analytical models and simulation results to evaluate the feasibility and performance of MIS-MP. It also describes a testbed implementation of MIS-MP and some of the lessons we learned. Tao Zhang is Director of Mobile Networking Research Group at Telcordia Technologies, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA. He develops and directs research and advanced development programs in mobile networking and applications, including mobility and applications across heterogeneous radio networks, mobile information services, vehicular networking, mobile peer-to-peer applications, sensor networking and applications, and collaborative networking .Dr. Zhang’s work has led to several new commercial products. He co-authored the book “IP-Based Next Generation Wireless Networks” published by John Wiley & Sons in 2004. He initiated the International Conference on Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications, and Worksharing (CollaborateCom), and has been serving in various roles for it. Dr. Zhang holds 4 U.S. patents, with over 25 more pending. He received the 2000 Telcordia CEO Award (for most exceptional teams and individuals who have achieved a significant business success) and 2002 SAIC’s Executive Science and Technology Council Publication Prize. Eric van den Berg received his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Cornell University in 1999. After obtaining his degree, he joined Telcordia Technologies, where he is a Research Scientist in Applied Research Department. His research interests include traffic modeling and performance analysis of IP- and wireless networks. He received the 2000 Telcordia CEO Award (for most exceptional individuals and teams who have achieved a significant business success) and the 2002 SAIC Executive Science and Technology Council Publication Prize. Sunil Madhani is a Distinguished MTS with Motorola where he manages the IP Realization team in Mobile Device Technology Office. He aims at working on unconventional and disruptive IP technologies. His current research focus is on convergent networks, dynamic mobility management and fast handoff in secured/seamless wireless LAN/WAN roaming. His past research includes registration/configuration protocols in wireless environment, application layer mobility management, secured Mobile IP, managed DOS attack sensor and TCP/IP boosters. Sunil Madhani holds MS (2002) in Engineering Management & System from Columbia University and MS (1997) in Computer Science from State University of New York.     

Perceptive admission control for wireless network quality of service

As wireless networks become more widely used, there is a growing need to support advanced services, such as multimedia streaming and voice over IP. Traditional approaches to guarantee quality of service (QoS) work well only with predictable channel and network access. In wireless mobile networks, where conditions dynamically change as nodes move about the network, a stateless, high level approach is required. Since shared wireless resources are easily over-utilized, the load in the network must be controlled so that an acceptable QoS for real-time applications can be maintained. If minimum real-time requirements are not met, these unusable packets waste scarce bandwidth and hinder other traffic, compounding the problem. To enable high QoS for all admitted traffic, we propose the Perceptive Admission Control (PAC) protocol. PAC monitors the wireless channel and dynamically adapts admission control decisions to enable high network utilization while preventing congestion. Through discussion, simulations and testbed experiments, we demonstrate that PAC ensures low packet loss and delay for all admitted flows.     

面向5GHz无线应用的单片InGaP/GaAs HBT压控振荡器

介绍了一种由商用InGaP/GaAs异质结双极晶体管工艺制成、基于负阻原理的单片压控振荡器,此电路定位于5GHz频段下的无线应用.在实际使用中,除了旁路和去耦电容外,无需外接其他外部元件.测试得到的输出频率范围超过300MHz,为4.17～4.56GHz,与仿真结果非常吻合;相位噪声为-112dBc/Hz@1MHz;在3.3V电源电压下,其核心部分的直流功耗为15.5mW,输出功率为0～2dBm.为了与其他振荡器比较,还通过计算得到了相位噪声优值,约为-173.2dBc/Hz.同时,还讨论了负阻振荡器的原理和设计方法.     

基于USB接口技术的无线通信系统

介绍一种使用USB接口的无线通信系统的实现方法，该系统使用Philips公司的PDIUS-BD12（D12）接口芯片和Nordic公司生产的数传单片射频收发一体芯片nRF401，为了方便程序调试，微处理器选用了AT89S52。将具体介绍该无线通信系统的硬件设计、固件程序设计、D12接口芯片的驱动程序设计及USB应用程序设计。     

软件无线电技术及其在军事通信的应用研究

软件无线电的出现是无线电通信从模拟到数字、从固定到移动后,由硬件到软件的第三次变革,被认为是继模拟通信技术、数字通信技术之后的第三代无线通信技术。软件无线电以其极强的灵活性和开放性代表着无线通信系统的发展趋势,文中分别从软件无线电技术原理、关键技术、应用等方面进行了阐述。     

MSK通信系统的SystemView设计与实现

移动通信中MSK调制得到了广泛的应用,针对在衡量MSK调制系统设计方案的可行性、系统配置和参数设置等方面的难点,在系统实现原理的基础上,对该系统进行建模设计,并应用System View对该系统进行仿真实现。     

网格环境下的数据存储管理

在数据密集型应用中,对数据的访问成为主要的瓶颈,原因是数据不能被复制到所有的节点。而存储资源管理可以动态地优化存储资源,以保证瓶颈的畅通。所以说,解决好网格环境下的数据存储管理是实现全球性数据共享的基础。     

合作通信中四次群最大似然可译分布空时编码

基于Jing-Hassibi的合作分集协议和Rajan等人的普通非正交放大传送（GNAF）协议,提出了具有完全分集和最大似然译码复杂度低的分布空时编码（DSTC）。这些编码是四次群最大似然可译分布空时编码,并且功率在中继之间随时间均匀分布。仿真结果显示这种编码具有较好的性能。     

支持移动多媒体服务中间件的体系结构

各种无线网与Internet,PSDN的集成,使移动的多媒体应用越来越受人们欢迎。由此阐述了支持基于下一代移动多媒体服务中间件的体系结构及可能提供的服务。