QoS Management in EPC Network and Heterogeneous Digital Home Network

Abstract

According to the International Organization EPC global Inc. which leads EPC network framework standard, EPC combines Internet and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology with a rapid development in recent years. At the same time, with a variety of communications and network technology, the diversity and heterogeneity of the intercommunication technologies flourish in the digital home environment. However, variety of network architectures and protocols are different in digital home space; there are several important research issues in heterogeneous home network. In order to enhance the quality of service for heterogeneous home network, this paper constructs the EPC network architecture and performs QoS management through the EPC Framework. Also, this paper explores QoS issues in EPC network and heterogeneous home network environment. This paper accelerates the integration of heterogeneous networks in digital home environment. Finally, the EPC network and the heterogeneous home network will reach the effective management and assure the service quality.