Optimized Mode Selection in D2D Enabled B5G Networks: A Game Theory Approach

Malaika Iqbal; Waheed ur Rehman; Tabinda Salam; Qazi Ejaz Ali; Abdul Haseeb Malik; Yousaf Khan

Authors

Malaika Iqbal Department of Computer Science, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Waheed ur Rehman Department of Computer Science, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Tabinda Salam Department of Computer Science, SBBWU, Peshawar, Pakistan
Qazi Ejaz Ali Department of Computer Science, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Abdul Haseeb Malik Department of Computer Science, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Yousaf Khan Department of CS & IT, UET Peshawar, Pakistan.

Keywords:

Device-to-Device Communication, Beyond Fifth Generation, Mode Selection, Interference Management and Game Theory

Abstract

Beyond Fifth Generation (B5G) networks aim to revolutionize wireless communication with unprecedented data rates, extremely low latency and high throughput. This research is motivated to optimize Device-to-Device (D2D) communication within cellular networks, where the goal is to improve wireless communication gains and performance. This research identifies the key components necessary for ensuring proper Quality of Services (QoS) provisioning for D2D and cellular users, given the challenges to ensuring appropriate QoS for both D2D and cellular users done by a holistic method to ensure the user experience is smooth while the network capability is fully utilized, which aims to improve the efficiency and performance in wireless communication. Leveraging the power of game theory, this study develops practical solutions for the identified challenges. Furthermore, this work presents a proposed solution, goals, architecture and methodology of the proposed game-theoretic model, paving the way for enhanced D2D communication in future B5G networks.

Author Biography

Malaika Iqbal, Department of Computer Science, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

Primary author

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