SDN-Based Active Content Networking

Tai-Won Um,Jinsul Kim,Gyu Myoung Lee

doi:10.1155/2016/1603239

Abstract

This paper proposes a Software Defined Networking- (SDN-) based active content networking architecture for future media environments. The proposed architecture aims to provide customized delivery of various types of media content in order to satisfy users' demand and service requirements. To this end, we have developed an active content processing model which provides in-network content processing through service objects that are integral parts of active content. The main benefits provided by the proposed model are high flexibility and creativity to meet the evolving future media environments.

Highlights

Current networking models have mainly focused on intelligence at service platforms and user devices while networks deal with media content as data and just provide data transmission
We propose a Software Defined Networking(SDN-) based active content networking model
In the consideration of network congestion and service efficiency, there are some needs for flexibility in transport paths for the active content networking service connecting service objects which are located in geographically distributed places

Summary

Introduction

Current networking models have mainly focused on intelligence at service platforms and user devices while networks deal with media content as data and just provide data transmission. More enhanced intelligence should be migrated into the network with an opened and controlled manner in order to provide useful and attractive services to customers [1]. In this regard, it is required to define additional capabilities for in-network content processing to allow customers to have the ability to accomplish their application-specific tasks. We propose a Software Defined Networking(SDN-) based active content networking model. It enables each content to be delivered and distributed over a network under its own control based on SDN. The main benefits provided by the proposed active content networking are high flexibility and creativity to meet the evolving future media environments

Related Works

Proposed Active Content Networking Framework

In-Network Content Processing Model

Use Cases of Active Content Networking

Conclusion