Method and apparatus for traffic distribution control using Multi-Path Transport Control Protocol in wireless heterogeneous networks

摘要

A method and apparatus for distribution control of traffic when providing a real-time application program service using Multipath Transport Control Protocol (MPTCP) in a heterogeneous wireless network environment are provided. The method of operating a transmitter in a heterogeneous wireless network includes determining a transmission rate of each of the subflows corresponding to each of the networks, and then transmitting traffic through those subflows. The transmission rate for each subflow is determined in consideration of (i) the transmission rate per unit time from the upper layer to the transport control protocol (TCP) layer and (ii) the capacity in which a bottleneck link can accept.