title: Video distribution techniques over WiMAX networks for m-Health applications.
abstract: In this paper, we propose a novel approach for video distribution over IEEE 802.16 networks for mobile Healthcare (m-Health) applications. The technique incorporates resource distribution, scheduling, and content-aware video streaming taking advantage of a flexible quality of service functionality offered by IEEE 802.16/WiMAX technology. The proposed technique is thoroughly investigated using network simulator software under various real-life m-Health scenarios, which include streaming video over medium access control layer service connections. It is shown that the technique is fully compatible with the WiMAX standard specification and allows a 9-16% increase in the overall network throughput, which is dependent upon the initial system configuration and the selection of WiMAX user parameters.
authors: School of Computing and Communications, the Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK. g.markarian@lancaster.ac.uk
authors: Garik
authors: G
authors: Markarian
authors: Lyudmila
authors: L
authors: Mihaylova
authors: Dmitry V
authors: DV
authors: Tsitserov
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Zvikhachevskaya
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D012984:Software; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000379:methods*; D014741:Video Recording / Q000379:methods*