Inter-Cell Interference Management in WiMAX Downlinks by A Stackelberg Game between BSs

Abstract

We develop a game theoretic framework for effective and adaptive inter-cell interference management in the OFDMA-based WiMAX/3GPP-LTE systems. Such approach requires no fixed spectrum planning beforehand and does not affect the spectrum usage for users that are not subject to inter-cell interference. Based on the handoff mechanisms in WiMAX systems, we also examine means of categorizing users who are, or are not, subject to potential interference. Different optimization opportunities for BSs are identified and analyzed. The interactions between BSs are modeled by a Stackelberg game in which BSs can make intelligent and rational decisions to reduce interference with minimum optimization cost. The algorithm to attain stable Nash Equilibrium is investigated and the behaviors of BSs with different preferences in the game are examined ICC 2008This work may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part for any commercial purpose. Permission to copy in whole or in part without payment of fee is granted for nonprofit educational and research purposes provided that all such whole or partial copies include the following: a notice that such copying is by permission of Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.; an acknowledgment of the authors and individual contributions to the work; and all applicable portions of the copyright notice. Copying, reproduction, or republishing for any other purpose shall require a license with payment of fee to Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

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