QoE-aware Networking

Overview

Quality of Experience (QoE) aware networking shifts focus from network-centric metrics (throughput, latency) to user-perceived application quality.

Note

This project develops QoE-driven resource allocation strategies for EdgeRIC.

The QoE Gap

Traditional network optimization targets:

  • Maximize throughput

  • Minimize latency

  • Ensure fairness

But users care about:

  • Video stall duration and frequency

  • Application responsiveness

  • Perceived quality consistency

Our Approach

QoE Estimation

Real-time inference of application-level QoE from network observables.

QoE-driven Scheduling

Resource allocation that directly optimizes user experience metrics.

Multi-application QoE

Balancing QoE across diverse concurrent applications.

Supported Applications

  • Video Streaming: Minimize rebuffering, maximize quality

  • Video Conferencing: Optimize for interactivity and clarity

  • Web Browsing: Reduce page load times

  • Gaming: Minimize input lag and frame drops

Results

Coming soon