As the standardization of network-assisted device-to-device (D2D) communications by the
Third Generation Partnership Project progresses, the research community has started to …

Direct mobile-to-mobile communication, also known as device-to-device (D2D), is expected
to be a part of LTE-A in 3GPP Release 12. Direct communication will improve spectrum …

Device-to-device (D2D) communication commonly refers to a type of technology that enable
devices to communicate directly with each other without communication infrastructures such …

Embracing the contemporary wireless landscape, global research is rapidly advancing on
the 5G topics. Whereas Europe is definitely on the forefront of 5G research with Horizon …

Considering the benefits arisen due to the proximity gain and the plethora of potential
applications in modern mobile cellular networks, device-to-device (D2D) communications …

This chapter deals with a comprehensive analysis of the challenges behind the introduction
of Device-to-Device (D2D) communications in the context of 5th Generation (5G) …

Since 2012, 3GPP Release 12 (the beyond fourth generation (B4G) network) has been
adopted as the next generation public safety network to be deployed in 2015. In addition to …

Direct communication between two or more devices without the intervention of a base
station, known as device-to-device (D2D) communication, is a promising way to improve …

The proliferation of heterogeneous devices connected through large-scale networks is a
clear sign that the vision of the Internet of Things (IoT) is getting closer to becoming a reality …

Device-to-device communications enable two proximity users to transmit signal directly
without going through the base station. It can increase network spectral efficiency and …