Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Network Slicing-based IoT Systems through Dynamic Monitoring and Dormancy

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A dynamic dormancy monitoring mechanism for Network Slicing-based IoT (NS-IoT) systems that leverages reinforcement learning to optimize energy consumption while maintaining required monitoring accuracy.

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The paper presents an innovative dynamic dormancy monitoring mechanism for Network Slicing-based IoT (NS-IoT) systems, which is built upon the NWDAF (Network Data Analysis Function) framework defined in 3GPP Release 17.

Key highlights:

• IoT devices are organized into groups, with each group monitored by a dedicated Monitor Application Function (MAF).
• A dormancy mechanism is introduced to place MAFs monitoring non-failing devices into a dormant state, reducing energy consumption.
• A reinforcement learning-based Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) algorithm is developed to dynamically adjust the monitoring and dormancy durations for each MAF.
• The proposed approach maximizes energy conservation while maintaining the required monitoring accuracy, outperforming alternative strategies in terms of efficiency and stability.

The authors first introduce the NS-IoT system model and the dynamic dormancy monitoring mechanism. They then formulate the energy optimization problem as a Markov Decision Process (MDP) and solve it using the PPO algorithm. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in reducing energy consumption compared to full monitoring and other RL-based strategies.

Statistieken

The transmission power of IoTD m,n is pm,n.
The transmission rate vm,n for IoTD m,n is Bm log2(1 + pm,n/Nm).
The server processing power per unit time is edeal.
The server-cloud upload power per unit memory block is eup.
The abnormal power consumption of IoTD m,n during dormancy is el m,n.

Citaten

"Our goal is to obtain an optimal dormancy strategy to guide the sleeping and monitoring process for MAFm, so as to save total invalid energy consumption for long-term, which includes ineffective monitoring and abnormal device operation energy consumption."
"Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) algorithms have a significant advantage in solving such problems."

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Energy Conserved Failure Detection for NS-IoT Systems

by Guojin Liu,J... om arxiv.org 04-22-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.12713.pdf

Diepere vragen

How can the proposed dynamic dormancy mechanism be extended to handle heterogeneous IoT devices with varying failure probabilities within the same network slice

The proposed dynamic dormancy mechanism can be extended to handle heterogeneous IoT devices with varying failure probabilities within the same network slice by implementing adaptive monitoring strategies based on the characteristics of each device type. By categorizing devices into clusters based on their failure probabilities, the system can assign different monitoring durations and dormancy periods to each cluster. Devices with higher failure probabilities can be monitored more frequently, while devices with lower probabilities can have longer dormancy periods to conserve energy. This approach ensures that resources are allocated efficiently based on the specific needs of each device type, optimizing both energy consumption and failure detection.

What are the potential trade-offs between energy efficiency and monitoring accuracy, and how can the system dynamically balance these objectives

There are potential trade-offs between energy efficiency and monitoring accuracy in NS-IoT systems. Increasing monitoring frequency and reducing dormancy periods can enhance monitoring accuracy by detecting failures more promptly. However, this may lead to higher energy consumption due to continuous data transmission and analysis. On the other hand, extending dormancy periods and reducing monitoring frequency can conserve energy but may result in delayed failure detection, impacting monitoring accuracy. To dynamically balance these objectives, the system can employ adaptive algorithms, such as the PPO algorithm, to optimize the monitoring strategy based on real-time data and feedback. By continuously adjusting monitoring durations and dormancy periods, the system can strike a balance between energy efficiency and monitoring accuracy, ensuring optimal performance.

How can the integration of the NWDAF framework with other emerging technologies, such as edge computing or blockchain, further enhance the resilience and efficiency of NS-IoT systems

The integration of the NWDAF framework with emerging technologies like edge computing and blockchain can significantly enhance the resilience and efficiency of NS-IoT systems.

Edge Computing: By leveraging edge computing capabilities, data processing and analysis can be performed closer to the IoT devices, reducing latency and bandwidth usage. This can improve the real-time monitoring of devices and enable faster response to anomalies. Additionally, edge computing can offload computational tasks from the central server, optimizing resource utilization and enhancing overall system performance.
Blockchain: Integrating blockchain technology can enhance the security and transparency of data transactions within NS-IoT systems. By utilizing blockchain for data authentication and secure communication, the system can ensure the integrity of monitoring data and prevent unauthorized access. Smart contracts on the blockchain can automate monitoring processes, enabling efficient and trustworthy interactions between devices and the monitoring infrastructure. This integration can also facilitate decentralized management of IoT devices, enhancing system resilience and reducing single points of failure.
By combining the NWDAF framework with edge computing and blockchain technologies, NS-IoT systems can achieve a robust, efficient, and secure infrastructure that optimizes resource utilization, ensures data integrity, and enhances overall system performance.