Take off a load: Load-adjusted video quality prediction and measurement

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Abstract

An algorithm for predicting the quality of video received by a client from a shared server is presented. A statistical model for this client-server system, in the presence of other clients, is proposed. Our contribution is that we explicitly account for the interfering clients, namely the load. Once the load on the system is understood, accurate client-server predictions are possible with an accuracy of 12.4% load adjusted normalized mean absolute error. We continue by showing that performance measurement is a challenging sub-problem in this scenario. Using the correct measure of prediction performance is crucial. Performance measurement is miss-leading, leading to potential over-confidence in the results, if the effect of the load is ignored. We show that previous predictors have over (and under) estimated the quality of their prediction performance by up to 50% in some cases, due to the use of an inappropriate measure. These predictors are not performing as well as stated for about 60% of the service levels predicted. In summary we achieve predictions which are ≈50% more accurate than previous work using just ≈2% of the data to achieve this performance gain - A significant reduction in computational complexity results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 15th IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, CIT 2015, 14th IEEE International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Communications, IUCC 2015, 13th IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, DASC 2015 and 13th IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, PICom 2015
EditorsLuigi Atzori, Xiaolong Jin, Stephen Jarvis, Lei Liu, Ramon Aguero Calvo, Jia Hu, Geyong Min, Nektarios Georgalas, Yulei Wu
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1886-1894
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781509001545
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Dec 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event15th IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, CIT 2015, 14th IEEE International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Communications, IUCC 2015, 13th IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, DASC 2015 and 13th IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, PICom 2015 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Duration: 26 Oct 201528 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings - 15th IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, CIT 2015, 14th IEEE International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Communications, IUCC 2015, 13th IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, DASC 2015 and 13th IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, PICom 2015

Conference

Conference15th IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, CIT 2015, 14th IEEE International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Communications, IUCC 2015, 13th IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, DASC 2015 and 13th IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, PICom 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLiverpool
Period26/10/1528/10/15

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