Multi-pair and multi-way communications using energy harvesting nodes

Burak Varan, Aylin Yener

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    Abstract

    In this paper, we consider multi-directional information flow in networks with energy harvesting nodes and intermittent data arrivals at the source nodes. The sum throughput optimization problem is studied in models where an intermediate energy harvesting relay facilitates the multi-directional information exchange in the network. In particular, we consider the multi-way relay channel as well as its special case with two-user clusters, i.e., the multi-pair bidirectional relay channel, with a decode-and-forward relay. A new ingredient that is introduced in this study is the finite size data buffers at each node in addition to the finite size energy storage units (batteries). We observe that the optimal transmission policies can be found by solving the underlying convex optimization problem. We present numerical results for the multi-way and multi-pair setups to demonstrate the throughput performance of the optimal policies and the impact of the finite buffers.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publicationConference Record of the 47th Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems and Computers
    PublisherIEEE Computer Society
    Pages614-618
    Number of pages5
    ISBN (Print)9781479923908
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2013
    Event2013 47th Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems and Computers - Pacific Grove, CA, United States
    Duration: Nov 3 2013Nov 6 2013

    Publication series

    NameConference Record - Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems and Computers
    ISSN (Print)1058-6393

    Other

    Other2013 47th Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems and Computers
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityPacific Grove, CA
    Period11/3/1311/6/13

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Signal Processing
    • Computer Networks and Communications

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