In this paper, we propose a new approach for optimizing the handoff decision in femtocell
networks using Hidden Markov Model. To do so, we formulate the handoff problem as an …

To reduce the number of unnecessary handover in hierarchical macro/femto-cell networks, it
is necessary to avoid macro→ femto cell handovers of temporary femtocell visitors who stay …

Due to the high traffic demand in cellular networks, femtocells are considered as one
promising solution for providing cellular traffic offloading and better indoor coverage …

Prediction of user mobility can assist resource and mobility management of wireless and
mobile networks by optimizing handover execution, resource utilization, and so on. There …

Wireless systems have the capability to serve users over broad geographic area without
using a costly network infrastructure. However, the main drawback of these systems …

Mobility prediction in cellular networks helps in reducing the number of unnecessary
handovers (HO). The deployment of large number of femtocells renders the challenge of …

Femtocell is considered as one of the prominent techniques to improve the cellular network
coverage and the system capacity, which is applied by installing the femtocell base station …

The hierarchical coexistence of femtocells and macrocells is a promising approach for
heterogeneous networks (HetNets), dealing mainly with indoor coverage issues and …

Deployment of femtocells with open or hybrid access into mobile networks leads to problems
with handling handover of mobile users. In this paper we discuss two important aspects that …

Deployment of femtocells with a small coverage range in wireless networks leads to a
frequent handover initiation. The problem is more crucial when femtocells operate in an …