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Crowd-Funding: A New Resource Cooperation Mode for Mobile Cloud Computing

¹School of Computer and Communication Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China.

Plos One|December 29, 2016

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Summary

This study introduces "Crowd-funding," a cooperative model for mobile cloud computing that aggregates device resources. This approach enables resource-intensive applications by forming stable coalitions and ensuring fair revenue sharing.

Area of Science:

Computer Science
Mobile Computing
Network Resource Management

Background:

Mobile cloud computing integrates cloud technologies into mobile environments, crucial for 5G networks.
Distributed spare resources exist across mobile devices but are insufficient individually for demanding applications.
Cooperation and resource sharing among devices can enable support for complex mobile applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel resource cooperative provision mode named "Crowd-funding" for mobile cloud computing.
To develop dynamic resource allocation strategies through stable resource coalition formation.
To ensure impartial revenue distribution among cooperating resource providers.

Main Methods:

Proposed the "Crowd-funding" model to aggregate distributed mobile device resources.
Developed two resource aggregation models for coalition formation based on varying requirements.
Utilized the "Shapley value" concept for equitable revenue allocation among providers.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the feasibility of a dynamic and flexible resource management system.
Showcased the aggregation of scattered spare resources into a usable pool for mobile applications.
Validated the effectiveness of coalition formation and Shapley value for resource management and revenue distribution.

Conclusions:

The "Crowd-funding" model offers a viable solution for managing and utilizing distributed mobile resources.
Dynamic resource allocation and coalition formation enhance the support for resource-intensive mobile applications.
Fair revenue sharing mechanisms incentivize cooperation and ensure the sustainability of the resource pool.