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Context-Aware Self-Healing: User Equipment as the Main Source of Information for Small-Cell Indoor Networks


Abstract:

This article proposes the use of context information for automatic failure management, known as self-healing, in small-cell indoor scenarios. Self-healing is one of the m...Show More

Abstract:

This article proposes the use of context information for automatic failure management, known as self-healing, in small-cell indoor scenarios. Self-healing is one of the main functions of self-organizing networks (SONs) aiming to automate the administration, operation, and management of mobile communications infrastructure. In current deployments, the increasing use of low-power base stations, known as small cells, introduces challenges in classic self-healing procedures. This article analyzes those issues and identifies the context of user equipment (UE) as the main source of information to overcome them. Subsequently, a novel framework for integrating context awareness and self-healing is proposed, and a detailed context-based detection/diagnosis mechanism is developed. Finally, the approach is evaluated in a real small-cell deployment, showing the feasibility and usefulness of the proposed context-aware self-healing system.
Published in: IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine ( Volume: 11, Issue: 1, March 2016)
Page(s): 76 - 85
Date of Publication: 25 February 2016

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