Summary of A Learning-based Solution Approach to the Application Placement Problem in Mobile Edge Computing Under Uncertainty, by Taha-hossein Hejazi et al.
A learning-based solution approach to the application placement problem in mobile edge computing under uncertainty
by Taha-Hossein Hejazi, Zahra Ghadimkhani, Arezoo Borji
First submitted to arxiv on: 17 Mar 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI); Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing (cs.DC); Signal Processing (eess.SP)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper tackles the complex problem of allocating user requests to servers in mobile edge computing, which requires efficient solutions to high-dimensional problems with significant uncertainty scenarios. Existing algorithms are slow and don’t account for technical constraints, making machine learning a promising approach. The authors formulate this as a two-stage stochastic programming problem, generating training records by varying parameters such as user locations and request rates. They then employ Support Vector Machines (SVM) and Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP) to generate decision variables for the first stage of the optimization model, achieving over 80% execution effectiveness. This research aims to provide a more efficient approach for tackling high-dimensional problems and scenarios with uncertainties in mobile edge computing. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper is about finding the best way to allocate user requests to servers in mobile phones. It’s like trying to solve a really hard puzzle! Right now, computers are slow at solving this problem because they don’t consider many things that can affect how it works. Machine learning is a new approach that can help make better decisions. The authors used special formulas and computer models to teach machines how to allocate requests based on where users are located and what they need. They tested two different methods, Support Vector Machines (SVM) and Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP), and found that both worked really well, with over 80% success rate. This research helps us make better decisions in mobile phones and improves how computers work. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Machine learning * Optimization
