Reliable communication across ad hoc networks
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Date
2008
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Telkom
Abstract
This paper presents a fully decentralised peer-topeer voice communication tool intended for use across mobile ad hoc networks (MANET) by distributed groups who desired collaboration. We examined the synergy between MANETs and peer-to-peer virtual overlay networks which allowed the creation of ad hoc applications. One style of communication considered suitable for task oriented distributed group collaboration was push-to-talk. This research was focused on providing a push-to-talk communication platform suitable for deployment across MANETs. The research methodology employed was a proof of concept approach within a classical experimental computer science paradigm. We developed a prototype which used JXTA, a peer-to-peer virtual overlay network, to provide push-to-talk functionality across MANETs. Guaranteed delivery of messages was provided via a peer-to-peer voicemail delivery system. While the system did what intended we show that JXTA had a problem with the efficient delivery of voice samples.
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Ad hoc network, Instant messaging, Mobile IP, Multimedia, Peer-to-peer, Voice over IP
Citation
Daniels, F. N. & Tucker, W. D. (2008). Reliable communication across ad hoc networks. In D. Browne (ed.), Southern African Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC), pp. 449–454, Wild Coast , Eastern Cape, South Africa