In this paper, the problem of distributed home energy management system with storage ( <bold xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><i>HoMeS</i></b> ) in a coalition, which consists multiple microgrids and customers, is studied using xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><i>multiple-leader–multiple-follower Stackelberg game</i></b> theoretic model—a multistage multilevel game. The microgrids, act as leaders, need to decide on minimum...

In this paper, we propose a localization scheme named Opportunistic Localization by Topology Control (OLTC), specifically for sparse Underwater Sensor Networks (UWSNs). UWSN, an unlocalized sensor node finds its location utilizing the spatio-temporal relation with reference nodes. Generally, UWSNs are sparsely deployed because of high implementation cost, and unfortunately, network topology experiences partitioning due to effect passive mobility. Consequently, most underwater nodes lack...

The deployment of advanced information and communication technologies has helped in the transformation traditional power grids into smart by introducing demand side management residential area. use area can successfully reduce customer's energy consumption, also provide a well balanced throughout day. Based on real-time pricing information, customer shift his/her to consumption cost. In this paper, we present Markov Decision Process (MDP)-based scheduling mechanism for (REM) grid. aim...

Sensor–cloud computing is envisioned to be one of the key enabling technologies for remote health monitoring. Integration sensed data into cloud applications in sensor–cloud will help real-time monitoring patients over geographically distributed locations. In this study, authors study optimal gateway selection problem framework patient system by using a zero-sum game model. proposed model, acts as first player, and chooses strategy based on available bandwidth, whereas user request second...

Existing works on energy trading consider different schemes for forming networks, which assume that each plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is connected with a single micro-grid. Consequently, in on-peak hours, PHEV obtains the requested during allotted time slot by paying higher price. Alternatively, waits significant duration of to get serviced until hour elapses. In this study, authors propose may obtain from any available micro-grids within coalition instantaneously without work,...

In this paper, we address the issue of rule duplication during network updates in software-defined networking (SDN). SDN, update involves controller sending packets to desired set switches, where rules are installed. To ensure consistency, old flow stored until total procedure is complete. Higher consumption ternary content addressable memories (TCAMs) increases cost and decreases scalability SDN. propose an approach for consistent with redundancy reduction, named CURE, which reduces TCAM...

In this paper, we address the problem of minimum buffer size evaluation an OpenFlow system in software-defined networks (SDNs), while ensuring optimum packet waiting time. The is important, as one popular southbound application programing interfaces, which enables controller–switch interaction. related existing literature addresses schemes on enhancement and flow system. However, there a need to analyze switch, for quality-of-service SDNs. propose analytical scheme bound system, named OPUS....

The lower Basin of the Ajoy River confronts regular floods resulting in erosion and breeches, mostly its right embankment, adding to meandering downstream Illambazar. is intense after Kunur tributary joins River. Bank erosion, breeching, flash flood inundation create havoc Birbhum Bardhhaman (Purva) districts before joining Bhagirath at Katwa. Literature meagre about causes remedial measures for splash floods. present research, various published studies, physical collection in-situ spatial...

ABSTRACT In the rapidly evolving Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, integration software‐defined networking (SDN) with edge computing is critical for optimizing performance in IoT applications. This paper introduces a novel framework, named D‐RESIN, designed to dynamically orchestrate resources within IoT‐enabled SDN at edge, explicitly focusing on minimizing delays. The proposed framework employs evolutionary game theory manage and optimize resource allocation across devices, Open...

In this paper, the problem of optimal energy distribution by dynamically changing size coalition, which consists one micro-grid and several customers, is studied using theory Markov Decision Process (MDP) - a discrete optimization method. micro-grid, acts as players, needs to decide coalition for utilizing generated optimally. On other hand, customer, another player, its strategies, so optimize trade-off between associated cost, i.e., communication cost effective power supply. Using MDP, it...

Summary In this paper, we propose a distributed topology management algorithm, named T‐Must , which orchestrates coalition formation game between camera and scalar sensor (SS) nodes, for use in wireless multimedia networks. the proposed solution, connectivity among peer (CS) nodes is maintained, coverage ensured them. Only data are not sufficient to describe an event particular monitored area. many cases, (specifically, video data) required provide more precise information about event. As CS...

In this paper, the problem of provisioning high quality Sensors-as-a-Service (Se-aaS) in presence competitive sensor-owners, i.e., oligopolistic market, and heterogeneous sensor nodes service-oriented sensor-cloud is studied. Oligopolistic sensor-owners adopt unfair means to degrade service provided by other market. order address problem, a dynamic pricing scheme, named DETER, proposed work enforce trust among for maintaining Se-aaS Sensor-Cloud Service Provider (SCSP). Each node calculates...

In this paper, the problem of energy scheduling and exchange between microgrids customers is studied as a multi-leader multi-follower noncooperative Stackelberg game. The act leaders, decide amount required to be taken in each time slot. On other hand, followers, which need price per unit based on total requested by connected customers. Using variational inequality, it shown that proposed <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"...

In this paper, we address the problem of defining probabilistic bounds packet flow through an OpenFlow switch in software-defined networks (SDNs). The is challenging, as one popular southbound application programming interfaces, which enables controller-switch interaction. related existing literature addresses different aspects and SDN-controller interactions. However, there a need to analyze performance switch, order determine measures. propose Markov chain-based analytical model, named...

This article proposes attribute-based broadcast proxy (ABP) re-encryption with coalitional game theory—a scheme to share encrypted cloud data Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The reduces the decryption costs on receiver's side. In case sharing a subgroup IoT devices, i.e., identities, where attributes satisfy particular access policy, and cardinality devices satisfying policy is not known owner, existing encryption techniques, such as encryption, cannot solve problem. Hence, we propose...

In this paper, we study the problem of data flow management in presence heterogeneous flows — elephant and mice software-defined networks (SDNs). Most researchers considered homogeneous SDN existing literature. The optimal is NP-hard. Hence, propose a game theory-based scheme, named FlowMan. FlowMan, initially, use generalized Nash bargaining to obtain sub-optimal problem, which NP-complete nature. By solving it, get Pareto solution for data-rate associated with each switch. Thereafter,...

In this article, we study the problem of quality service (QoS)-aware cost management sensor-cloud comprising multiple providers (SCSPs) and sensor-owners. The rapid adaptation wireless sensor network (WSN) Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology led to conceptualization infrastructure which primarily aims reduce complexities associated with operating WSN-based applications by rendering Sensors-as-a-Service (Se-aaS). However, oligopolistic market scenario involving SCSPs sensor-owners...

In this work, we consider the presence of dumb nodes in underlying physical networks Sensor-Cloud infrastructure. The get isolated from network and degrade performance. Consequently, a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) is unable to use Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) an efficient manner, as sensor cannot virtual sensor. Thus, propose scheme, Connectivity Re-establishment Presence Dumb Nodes Infrastructure (CoRDS), that facilitates reestablishment connectivity between sink. Using proposed CoRDS,...

In this paper, we study the problem of throughput and delay-optimal dynamic big-data broadcast in fat-tree data center networks (DCNs) presence mobile Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, where one IoT devices acts as a source node. existing literature, researchers studied that balanced traffic distribution DCNs is NP-hard problem. With integration heterogeneous DCNs, difficulty achieving increases significantly. Hence, there need to design scheme devices. propose broadcasting scheme, named...

In this paper, the problem of ensuring reliable energy distribution in smart grid is studied, while considering that each customer connected with multiple micro-grids. traditional grid, a single micro-grid. Additionally, existing literature, some researchers proposed schemes presence However, none these consider customers can consume from micro-grids simultaneously, which essentially enhance quality service (QoS) distribution, as it aids reducing transmission loss and increasing profit...

In this paper, the problem of strategic resource management in fog networks is discussed while considering a pay-per-use model, similar to that used cloud. Fog are distributed nature, because which these an NP-hard problem. existing literature, researchers focused on networks, network delay constraint. However, none works considered effect pricing policy deciding allocation. Hence, there need for pricing-based networks. work, we proposed dynamic allocation scheme, named FogPrime, analyzing...

This paper presents a tensor-based rule-space management (TERM) system for improving the available capacity of switches in software defined networking (SDN). Limited storage is key challenge SDN as use ternary content addressable memories having very low capacity. Low rule eventually leads to high number Packet-In messages and control plane overloading. The design dynamic scheme store large heterogeneous flow-rules reduce messages. To address this problem, we apply concept tensor...

In this work, the problem of high-quality energy service provisioning in presence competitive prosumers and micro-grids cloud-enabled smart grid is studied. Oligopolistic behave non-cooperatively store excess generated for future use, which increases load on main degrades performance grid. To address issue, we propose a dynamic cloud-based pricing scheme, named SmartPrice, to enforce cooperation among ensuring high quality provided by micro-grids. using cloud infrastructure, each micro-grid...

This article proposes coalitional game-based broadcast proxy re-encryption (P-RE) in IoT—a P-RE for adding new IoT devices. The is extended to prevent recalculation of the key (ReKey). However, group recipients needs be predetermined before calculation ReKey. If any device requires same data, an individual ReKey generated him/her. Hence, generating overhead organization. We propose a updation method. excessive devices want join existing recipient, then done learnedly as number increases...