This book investigates the modeling and optimization issues in mobile
social networks (MSNs). Firstly, the architecture and applications of
MSNs are examined. The existing works on MSNs are reviewed by specifying
the critical challenges and research issues. Then, with the introduction
of MSN-based social graph and information dissemination mechanisms, the
analytical model for epidemic information dissemination with
opportunistic Links in MSNs is discussed. In addition, optimal resource
allocation is studied based on a heterogeneous architecture, which
provides mobile social services with high capacity and low latency.
Finally, this book summarize some open problems and future research
directions in MSNs.
Written for researchers and academics, this book is useful for anyone
working on mobile networks, network architecture, or content delivery.
It is also valuable for advanced-level students of computer science.