Analysis of Predictive Algorithms using Mobile Call Traces

Abstract: The next generation of access technology will ensure wireless connectivity to any one at almost any location using wireless access technology. While Mobile IP is an established technology and is a macro mobility technology, Cellular IP is a sub-division of this and is known as a micro mobility technology. With device portability the communication device moves, with or without the user. Many mechanisms in the network and inside the device have to make sure that communication is still possible while it is moving. Apart from signaling across the wired network, resources have to be employed to accurately track the mobile user. This tracking of the user is inefficient in terms of bandwidth and power consumption. A number of movement prediction methods to alleviate this problem have been proposed for cellular networks. In this paper we will examine some of these and compare them using actual historical mobile call trace data.