Resource allocation in communication networks using market-based agents
OA Location
Author(s)
Haque, Nadim
Jennings, NR
Moreau, Luc
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
This work describes a system that allocates end-to-end bandwidth, in a switched meshed communications network. The solution makes use of market-based software agents that compete in a number of decentralised marketplaces to buy and sell bandwidth resources. Agents perform a distributed depth first search with decentralised markets in order to allocate routes for calls. The approach relies on a resource reservation and commit mechanism in the network. Initial results show that under a light network load, the system sets up a high percentage of calls which is comparable to the optimum value and that, under all network loads, it performs significantly better than a random strategy.
Editor(s)
Bramer, Max
Coenen, Frans
Allen, Tony
Date Issued
2004
Citation
2004, pp.187-200
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Start Page
187
End Page
200
Identifier
http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/260237/
Source
Twenty-fourth SGAI International Conference on Innovative Techniques and Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Notes
Event Dates: 14th - 15th December 2004 keywords: agents, markets, resource allocation, telecommunication networks
Publication Status
Unpublished